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AE03 JPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,581 mi
Last recorded193,581 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 185,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin measured at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 179,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 170,808 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse and first gears are difficult to select

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 170,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir is empty

Low coolant level warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse and first gears are difficult to select

Reverse lamp/s not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 165,579 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished between tread and outer sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 165,529 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished between tread and outer sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 160,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 152,331 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 146,053 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 146,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,991 miles

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

all 4 valve caps missing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 127,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,763 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,720 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 JPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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