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AE03 JPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 138,380 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection of leak

Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,046 miles

Engine Cover Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Shock Absorbers Minor Corrosion

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Tested In Damp Conditions

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,946 miles

engine pans

Fail 5 Mar 2018 123,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine pans

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,594 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,804 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Metal End Has Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension Spring Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,736 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Slight play in steering arms

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,529 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,964 miles

stonechip in windscreen,both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front discs slight wear

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,121 miles

belly pan fitted

front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,800 miles

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

belly pan fitted

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front lower arm rear bush started to split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,276 miles

belly pan fitted

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full belly pan fitted

offside front tyre nail in tread

tested in damp conditions

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 JPX 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 95.5%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

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

Is AE03 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JPX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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