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AE03 FDD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,094 miles

eml on

small coolant leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 120,094 miles

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

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

eml on

small coolant leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 110,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and heavily worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,532 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre wporn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 101,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre wporn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers smear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,243 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,243 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,230 miles

offside front brake pads very low

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,754 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 FDD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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