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AE03 KKZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,489 mi
Last recorded181,489 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 181,489 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open

Fail 29 May 2019 181,489 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 175,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 167,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,414 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 158,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,783 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 145,783 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 135,237 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,457 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,723 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,777 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,761 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2009 64,761 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,168 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 51,168 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,786 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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