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AE03 FDV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

198,569 mi
Last recorded198,569 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 198,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 178,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 170,304 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 170,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 162,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 155,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 148,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,704 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 140,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 127,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 80,927 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,879 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,794 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,872 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,565 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,242 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,296 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 FDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

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

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