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AE03 KZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

300,463 mi
Last recorded300,463 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 300,463 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 300,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes greased

n/s/f & o/s/f sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 290,915 miles

Coolant leak out of OS chassis leg

NS and OS headlight pattern becoming blurred

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OS rear slight brake bind

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

Turbo boost pipe disconnected and rubbing on pulley

Pass 23 Mar 2013 284,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 283,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Airbag warning light on,(becomes fail item 20/03/2013)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 270,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 224,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 224,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 180,720 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 180,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 133,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,074 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 KZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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