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AE03 KMA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,867 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,259 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,023 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,216 miles

front discs lipped

rear brake pads low

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,189 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,054 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 KMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 KMA registered?

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

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