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AE03 EZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,597 mi
Last recorded240,597 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 240,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 240,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven N/s/r + O/s/r- 43% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 22 May 2015 221,683 miles

advise anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

advise both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low

advise damage to screen

advise handbrake rough in operation

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 221,683 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

advise both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low

advise damage to screen

advise handbrake rough in operation

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 203,104 miles

adviase o/s/f lower arm rear bush spliting

advise both rear seatbelts slow to retract

advise front number plate cracked

advise handbrake rough in operation

advise n/s/r tyre weasring uneven on edges

advise o/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

advise o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge advise replacement

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise screen cracked

advise screen marked by wipers

Pass 24 Apr 2013 182,240 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes slighty perished

advise chips in screen

advise crack in lower part of screen

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s rear seatbelts slow to retract

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise rust staining around n/s/f anti roll bar mounting clamp

Fail 24 Apr 2013 182,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front lower arm rear bushes slighty perished

advise chips in screen

advise crack in lower part of screen

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s and o/s rear seatbelts slow to retract

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise rust staining around n/s/f anti roll bar mounting clamp

Pass 24 May 2012 163,103 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 6 May 2011 147,894 miles

front number plate cracked

large crack at the bottom of the windscreen not in drivers view

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge

rear coil spring corroding

Fail 6 May 2011 147,894 miles

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

front number plate cracked

large crack at the bottom of the windscreen not in drivers view

offside rear tyre tread getting low on inner edge

rear coil spring corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2010 132,394 miles

air con rad apears damp

chip in windscreen on limit of 10mm

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on edges

offside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2010 132,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air con rad apears damp

chip in windscreen on limit of 10mm

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread getting low on edges

offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear exhaust mounting bracket very rusty

advise screen marked by n/s wiper

Pass 21 Apr 2008 100,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 79,823 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,197 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 EZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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