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AE03 EYD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,328 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP IS CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust joint clamp is corroded

Offside wing mirror housing is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

amber oil engine light is illuminated on the dashboard

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust joint clamp is corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror housing is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

amber oil engine light is illuminated on the dashboard

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,032 miles

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

Rear axle is corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing has sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear axle is corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides very corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade is split

engine appears to have an oil leak

engine management light is illuminated on the dashboard

Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Brake rub/scrape (further inspection required)

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,947 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,596 miles

26% imbalance on rear brakes

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

front number plate cracked

oil leak near gearbox

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,485 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,925 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 EYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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