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AE03 FSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,969 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,969 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror has a crack in it

Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror has a crack in it

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror glass broken

Pass 11 Feb 2006 18,060 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 18,060 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise that unable to make a full assesment of the n/s/r seat belt due to a child seat fitted at time of test.

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 FSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

AE03 FSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AE03 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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