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AE03 EYA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,691 mi
Last recorded153,691 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 153,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 148,927 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 142,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,794 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded and swelling

Engine fault lamp on dash

Nearside front tyre outer side wall very rubbed and worn

Offside front brake has slight binding

Offside front seat belt clasp

Fail 16 Jun 2016 130,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All rear brake pipes corroded and swelling

Engine fault lamp on dash

Nearside front tyre outer side wall very rubbed and worn

Offside front brake has slight binding

Offside front seat belt clasp

Pass 22 May 2015 119,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre sidewalls perished

engine fault light on

Fail 22 May 2015 119,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre sidewalls perished

engine fault light on

Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,991 miles

adevised brake pipes swelling under plastic coating

advised manifold stud broken not blowing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,181 miles

advised exhaust blowing at front not ecessive

advised nsr sill damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 94,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PTTED

Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,008 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,028 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,714 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 EYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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