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AE03 FKY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,084 miles

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

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

both lower arm bushes deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,676 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,905 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,702 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,702 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,126 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,366 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,643 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 FKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

AE03 FKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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