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AU03 EJD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,906 mi
Last recorded143,906 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 130,521 miles

advise slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2011 116,926 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working unable to see if wired in

o/s/f pad wear ind wire loose

Fail 10 Jan 2011 114,370 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f pad wear ind wire loose

Pass 9 Jan 2010 102,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inter cooler intake loose under o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,079 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,629 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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AU03 EJD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU03 EJD, 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 AU03 EJD registered?

AU03 EJD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 EJD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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