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AE03 EYL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,058 mi
Last recorded129,058 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,303 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,147 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 107,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,865 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 98,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,807 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 44,107 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,016 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,016 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,834 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EYL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

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

Is AE03 EYL safe to buy?

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