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PN03 AEA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,313 mi
Last recorded197,313 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 AEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 197,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 197,312 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 189,649 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 184,569 miles

Nearside Rear nearside handbrake less efficient than offside

first exhaust box/cat corroded and small holes

Fail 30 Aug 2017 184,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nearside handbrake less efficient than offside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

first exhaust box/cat corroded and small holes

Pass 25 Aug 2016 179,108 miles

Nearside Rear advise nearside rear handbrake less efficient than offside

Offside advise offside hazard lights did not intialy work

Fail 25 Aug 2016 179,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear advise nearside rear handbrake less efficient than offside

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside advise offside hazard lights did not intialy work

Pass 11 Sep 2015 167,582 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 157,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard switch stiff

Fail 26 Aug 2014 156,700 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard switch stiff

Fail 10 Sep 2013 146,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,701 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,227 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 98,227 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre bold edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,056 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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PN03 AEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol 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 PN03 AEA, 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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PN03 AEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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