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AE03 UHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

216,216 mi
Last recorded216,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 216,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 196,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 185,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 172,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 172,711 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jul 2020 163,979 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Jul 2020 163,979 miles

rear wiper split

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 155,337 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 155,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak poss sump plug washer

Pass 10 Jul 2018 145,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 145,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,313 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 135,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 124,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,127 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,324 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,452 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 98,445 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,998 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

AE03 UHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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