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AE03 UHT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,269 mi
Last recorded158,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 158,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 158,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 May 2016 142,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 142,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 129,658 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 113,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 113,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2013 101,304 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,504 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 68,504 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 26,739 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 UHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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