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AE03 UHW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,608 mi
Last recorded183,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 183,608 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 166,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 164,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 163,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 144,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control bush - bonding with central pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking bleed nipple area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control bush - bonding with central pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,318 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,314 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring fractured 1 inch from end however it is currently still securely positioned. Recommend replacing soon

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,931 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,440 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly perished, recommend changing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,045 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 UHW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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