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AE03 EZC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,977 mi
Last recorded167,977 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 167,977 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shock absorbers & axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,491 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 156,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 26 Feb 2016 133,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 119,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,888 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,111 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 27 Feb 2006 25,814 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 EZC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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