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AE03 FDF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,364 mi
Last recorded138,364 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 131,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 115,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,166 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 109,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 86,447 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 85,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

child seats fitted at rear

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,727 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 FDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

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

Is AE03 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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