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AE03 FDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 120,317 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 114,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 103,708 miles

front discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2016 103,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,257 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front seat belt twisted.

Nearside headlamp leveller inoperative.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,253 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front seat belt twisted.

Nearside headlamp leveller inoperative.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,786 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,835 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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