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AE03 FDU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 117,424 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 117,424 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 105,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,952 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 29,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,829 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,829 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 FDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

AE03 FDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AE03 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FDU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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