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AE03 KZS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,373 mi
Last recorded185,373 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 185,373 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low edges

Pass 11 Feb 2019 169,929 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade worn/damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2019 169,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper blade worn/damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2018 155,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 155,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 145,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 134,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 133,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,581 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 124,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 116,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,091 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,821 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 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

AE03 KZS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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