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AE03 JPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,857 mi
Last recorded224,857 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 224,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 182,979 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 182,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 127,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 127,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,810 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 JPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPU, 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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How do I check the history of AE03 JPU?

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What year was AE03 JPU registered?

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

Is AE03 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE03 JPU have outstanding finance?

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