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AE03 ZBT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,783 mi
Last recorded147,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 147,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres VERY CLOSE to limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 137,152 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres VERY CLOSE to limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,907 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 124,906 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear no plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected object /bracket on screen swept area offside (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs very deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 117,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,478 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 66,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish. N/S/R tyre has 3 nails in it. Exhaust centre mounting broken.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,617 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to perish. N/S/R tyre has 3 nails in it. Exhaust centre mounting broken.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,094 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 ZBT 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 78.9%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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