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AE03 UHJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,744 mi
Last recorded161,744 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 161,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

exhaust clamp down pipe to centre section corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 161,206 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt history ? (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

brake pad warning light on dash board

exhaust clamp down pipe to centre section corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 142,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Stone chip in screen

Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,680 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight damage Nearside front tyre sidewall

Stone chip in screen

Pass 17 May 2013 109,861 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 109,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 93,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 58,989 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 51,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,237 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 43,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,196 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 UHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHJ, 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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AE03 UHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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