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AE03 UHR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,252 mi
Last recorded224,252 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 UHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 224,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 224,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 182,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 145,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 145,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 103,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,224 miles

rear brake drums noisy [dust]

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,702 miles

oil leak

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 UHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

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

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