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AE03 FCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,244 mi
Last recorded179,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 179,244 miles

dent o/s sill

Fail 7 Apr 2014 179,244 miles

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

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

dent o/s sill

Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,774 miles

corroded exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2012 143,944 miles

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

lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 16 Mar 2012 143,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,673 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine mangerment light on

Fail 12 Mar 2011 115,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket broken

engine mangerment light on

Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,040 miles

advisory on perivous test no 134990770068

Fail 11 Mar 2010 92,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 21 Mar 2009 73,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2008 49,519 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on egdes close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 36,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,507 miles

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

nsr brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,466 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 FCV 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 60%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

AE03 FCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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