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AE03 FLX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,787 miles

front discs and pads look worn over 50%

Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,643 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,193 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,193 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,293 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 FLX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

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

Is AE03 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FLX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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