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AE03 FCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,527 mi
Last recorded122,527 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 122,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,380 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,690 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 108,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 29 Mar 2016 101,105 miles

Front tyres perished in treads

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,520 miles

N/s/r tyre well worn.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,790 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,263 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 FCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

AE03 FCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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