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AE03 FYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,974 mi
Last recorded167,974 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 167,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 160,881 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake ferrules slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play in lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight cracking on fuel cap seal

Pass 16 Jul 2024 155,856 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 150,017 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 143,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 126,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 126,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 121,372 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 121,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 107,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 84,608 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,056 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,950 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,769 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 FYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

AE03 FYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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