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AE03 HVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,262 mi
Last recorded37,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,262 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres beginning to perish on the outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,939 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,616 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 34,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 27,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 26,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 10,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

AE03 HVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AE03 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 HVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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