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AE03 YGU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage on offside rear light lens

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,068 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,117 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 58,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,925 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

cenater exhaust bracket broken (still suported)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,230 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 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

AE03 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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