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AE03 FLG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,204 mi
Last recorded160,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 160,204 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2012 160,204 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 146,096 miles

aux belt damaged

o/s/f c.v boot perishing slightly weeping small amount of grease

Fail 7 Jul 2011 146,094 miles

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

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

aux belt damaged

o/s/f c.v boot perishing slightly weeping small amount of grease

Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,018 miles

N/S wiper blade starting to split

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Some corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 52,979 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,656 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 35,931 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 FLG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

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

Is AE03 FLG safe to buy?

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