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AE03 XVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,644 mi
Last recorded131,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 XVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 130,414 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking rear drum brake damp suspect cylinder inop. (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + starting to wear smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + starting to wear smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

offside headlamp damaged but still secure

Pass 29 Dec 2015 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 118,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,269 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine warning light on dash

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,162 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 87,960 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,836 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT THE ENDS

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKES NOIESY

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,502 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 XVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

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

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