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AE03 FYN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,625 mi
Last recorded177,625 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 177,625 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 161,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 161,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Aftermarket plastic clip fitted won’t allow seatbelt to retract. (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 146,619 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 146,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 140,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 140,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,863 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 133,240 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 126,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s inner cv joint cover loose

o/s washer leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,319 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 100,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,100 miles

both rear bump stops perishing.

slight perishing on both front wishbone bushes.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,721 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 77,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 49,354 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 FYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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