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AE03 KVW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 124,709 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 108,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 90,016 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 90,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,625 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,263 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,926 miles

suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 76,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,713 miles

nearside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,700 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,835 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,238 miles

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

brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,237 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,403 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,403 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,040 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 58,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pads low,offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,429 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 KVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

AE03 KVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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