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AE03 KLS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,238 mi
Last recorded225,238 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 225,238 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 225,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 208,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 187,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 187,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 170,456 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 144,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 126,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,703 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,028 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,417 miles

NO REAR WASHERS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 87,417 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

NO REAR WASHERS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,191 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 KLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

AE03 KLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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