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AE03 KVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,210 mi
Last recorded101,210 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,085 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,928 miles

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

Rear discs slightly rusty

Slight bind to front brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,928 miles

Rear discs slightly rusty

Slight bind to front brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,062 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges also starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,666 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

small split in o/s wiper

Pass 21 Mar 2008 52,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,041 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 KVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

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

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