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AE03 LBN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,919 mi
Last recorded159,919 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 LBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 159,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 123,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 123,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,300 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,300 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,986 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 90,255 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,586 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,836 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 47,836 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,043 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 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

AE03 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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