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AE03 JTV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,994 mi
Last recorded178,994 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 178,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 174,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 168,635 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 156,422 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 156,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn very uneven on inner edge,Just legal

Offside front tyre worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 141,314 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 141,314 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

double springs on rear suspension

front brake pads approx 3-4,000mls

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,836 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 104,616 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 104,616 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,125 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,125 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,168 miles

offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,285 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 JTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

AE03 JTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AE03 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JTV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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