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AE03 EXZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 142,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 134,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 117,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 117,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 98,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 98,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 77,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 55,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,850 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE03 EXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 EXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 EXZ registered?

AE03 EXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AE03 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EXZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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