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AE03 FKZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

237,979 mi
Last recorded237,979 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 237,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 228,357 miles

Suspension components corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 228,152 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 219,609 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 219,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 212,931 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 17 Aug 2018 203,156 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 186,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 166,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 147,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 147,074 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 128,997 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 101,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,683 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Both front brake discs worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,565 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 47,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,711 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 FKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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