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AE03 EYX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 114,119 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 113,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 103,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,971 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,273 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 97,273 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,888 miles

EM LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust middle bracket de-tached [still secure]

high level brake light partially innop

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust middle bracket de-tached [still secure]

high level brake light partially innop

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

Pass 1 Mar 2008 59,298 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 45,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,725 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 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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