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AE03 UHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,730 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2021 143,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2020 137,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,351 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,416 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,416 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 108,578 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,806 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,921 miles

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE

Fail 30 Apr 2014 94,921 miles

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

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY REQ WAX OIL GREASE REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 68,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,639 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 59,636 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,823 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 UHY 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 84.2%.

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

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