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AE03 FWK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 170,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 166,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 166,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 163,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 160,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 156,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 152,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 152,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 145,584 miles

o/s/f seat belt clasp only buckles when red button is depressed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 137,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 137,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,531 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 FWK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

AE03 FWK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is AE03 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FWK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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