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AE03 KXU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner gaiter not clipped

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,473 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner gaiter not clipped

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,389 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,646 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,292 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 54,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 52,891 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,707 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,111 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,245 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 27,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,249 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 KXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXU, 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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AE03 KXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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