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AE03 XUZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 111,293 miles

centre ex mount loose

n/s washer poor

Pass 12 May 2011 92,287 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres 2mm except O/S/F which is 2.5mm

Fail 12 May 2011 92,287 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres 2mm except O/S/F which is 2.5mm

Pass 10 May 2010 73,971 miles

center exhaust mounting broken off exhaust but still supports exhaust o.k.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center exhaust has a welded bracket broken but still supports exhaust.

Pass 1 May 2008 44,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 31,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,888 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XUZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

AE03 XUZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AE03 XUZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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