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AE03 KZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,672 mi
Last recorded199,672 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 199,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 186,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 186,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 175,966 miles

shockers soft

Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 168,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 162,783 miles

Both track rod end boots split

both lower arm rear cracking

emissions too clean

Fail 24 Mar 2017 162,783 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both track rod end boots split

both lower arm rear cracking

emissions too clean

Pass 21 Mar 2016 158,052 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 158,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 150,300 miles

Back of both rear brake cylinders corroded, no leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Subframe bushes perished

center brake pipe N/s slightly corroded

f/n/s flexi perished

f/n/s track rod end dust cover perished

Fail 23 Mar 2015 150,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Back of both rear brake cylinders corroded, no leaks

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Subframe bushes perished

brake pedal slightly spongy

center brake pipe N/s slightly corroded

f/n/s flexi perished

f/n/s track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 130,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 122,475 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 110,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,061 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 92,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long travel on foot/hand brakes

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 KZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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