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AE03 FDN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,639 mi
Last recorded130,639 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,899 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,923 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lamp lense missing but not showing white light

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,514 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,967 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Exhaust Mount Broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 106,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,560 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l light stays on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,270 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust bracket perished but is supported

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,623 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r spring broken

Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,623 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r spring broken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,198 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 FDN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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