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AE03 OYA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,686 mi
Last recorded190,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 190,686 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engin oil level low

offside front indicater lens cover missing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 190,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engin oil level low

offside front indicater lens cover missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 173,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 161,634 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 151,517 miles

slight movement in nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts

Fail 12 Jul 2012 151,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight movement in nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts

Pass 14 Jul 2011 137,241 miles

both rear buffers split.

both rear tyres cracking up on side walls.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 125,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 100,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,168 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r inner brake pad incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 May 2006 60,115 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 OYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

AE03 OYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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