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AE03 KXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,531 mi
Last recorded175,531 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 175,531 miles

EML on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front sills slightly damaged/corroded

brake and suspension components corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 164,697 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 164,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2012 124,105 miles

advise tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 111,195 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator outer lense missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,211 miles

c/l 536208

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,132 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 KXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH registered?

AE03 KXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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