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AE03 FTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,512 mi
Last recorded190,512 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 190,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 190,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Mar 2018 182,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 168,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 152,443 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slightly tinted

o/s and n/s front sill damaged

o/s/r tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 141,233 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slightly tinted

o/s and n/s front sill damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,658 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2013 103,658 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,074 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 FTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 FTX, 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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AE03 FTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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