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AE03 KZZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,042 mi
Last recorded239,042 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 239,042 miles

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 235,103 miles

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 12 Jun 2019 227,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 224,415 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit in places

Fail 9 Jun 2018 224,415 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f tyre on limit in places

Pass 10 Jun 2017 222,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 219,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 219,190 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 215,827 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 21,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 206,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 206,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 187,946 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 187,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 166,132 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2011 165,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2010 143,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 143,876 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 122,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 122,567 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 99,783 miles

Front tyres bald spots inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,498 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 KZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

AE03 KZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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