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AE03 HVN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,173 mi
Last recorded219,173 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 219,173 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 202,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 185,524 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge of tread area

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 174,197 miles

front washers poor

lift in both front top suspension mounts

n/s wiper split slightly

n/side front inner wheel rim slightly bent

n/side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 160,384 miles

n/side front inner wheel rim bent

Fail 6 Jan 2012 160,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side front inner wheel rim bent

Pass 10 Jan 2011 148,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 132,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 108,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 108,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 88,324 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,974 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

AE03 HVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 HVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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