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AE03 YFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,059 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test) close to limits

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test) close to limits

oil filter leaking

rear axle beam and spring seats corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2026 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside rear brake pipes on axle slightly corroded

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test) close to limits

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge (0mm no cords showing at time of test) close to limits

oil filter leaking

rear axle beam and spring seats corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,461 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,791 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,604 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 21 Feb 2019 89,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,759 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,758 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,833 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,825 miles

Offside indicator inoperative on tow bar socket

Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,776 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,009 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 YFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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