CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE03 FMA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very small pin hole on cat mid section, corrosion on weld joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 121,463 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,711 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,305 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,401 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively FACES DELAM (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,763 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

UNDERSEAL COPIOUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,343 miles

all brake pipes covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,688 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,597 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,879 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,659 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE03 FMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 FMA?

You can check the full history of AE03 FMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE03 FMA registered?

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

Is AE03 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 FMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE03 FMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.