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AE03 FSG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,240 mi
Last recorded172,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 172,240 miles

Engine check light illuminated, but to old to be required

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 172,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine check light illuminated, but to old to be required

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 160,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine mil light on but to old to be required

Fail 25 Jul 2019 160,420 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine mil light on but to old to be required

Pass 21 Jul 2018 148,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 148,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 138,148 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front grill damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested unable to hold steady rpm (7.4.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp at top (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres perishing

eml light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 31,524 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 FSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

AE03 FSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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