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AE03 HVM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,657 miles

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

both front lower arms corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

slight exhaust blow from back box

slight twist on front brake flexys

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,639 miles

Front brake flexys slightly twisted

Front suspension arms corroded

Hand brake high

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked and in poor condition

Rear discs corroded

Slight blow rear exhaust section

Fail 22 Nov 2019 78,628 miles

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

Front brake flexys slightly twisted

Front suspension arms corroded

Hand brake high

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked and in poor condition

Rear discs corroded

Slight blow rear exhaust section

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,493 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Hand brake high

O/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

Rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 78,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine light on

Hand brake high

O/s/r tyre side wall perished and cracked

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,260 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres side walls damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Slight brake bind offside rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight brake bind offside rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r hand brake cable slightly damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2015 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r hand brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,573 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,552 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

chunk missing and cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,184 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket insecure

chunk missing and cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,890 miles

rear n/s side lamp very brinht [possible wrong bulb fitted]

very bad cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion to all brake disc's

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,220 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion to all brake disc's

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,423 miles

bonnet safty catch seized

Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

bonnet safty catch seized

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,003 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 HVM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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