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AE03 HVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,167 mi
Last recorded179,167 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 179,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 160,514 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 138,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 115,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,010 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 HVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

AE03 HVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AE03 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 HVR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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