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AE03 EZB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,318 mi
Last recorded84,318 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,318 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under sealed.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,318 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded, Under sealed.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,250 miles

Central exhaust mount snapped, still secure though.

Coolant leak ()

Front redg plate cracked,still secure and easily readable.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,250 miles

Central exhaust mount snapped, still secure though.

Coolant leak ()

Front redg plate cracked,still secure and easily readable.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on.

Pass 30 May 2016 74,174 miles

Centre exhaust mount snapped exhaust still secure.

Front redg plate cracked still secure and easily readable.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,783 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,665 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 EZB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

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

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