MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit = 0.90 / Test Result = 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen cracked in swept area but does not effect drivers view of the road.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn
front tyres wearing thin
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs worn
front tyres wearing thin
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension bump stops perrished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension bump stops perrished
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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FR03 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FR03 AEU, 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 FR03 AEU registered?
FR03 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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