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AE03 JZU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 147,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 147,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Apr 2014 136,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,649 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 125,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,954 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,419 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,912 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 JZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

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

Is AE03 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JZU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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