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AE03 LCW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,706 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,241 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,058 miles

child seat fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,054 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,281 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 LCW 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 85.7%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

AE03 LCW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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