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AE53 AVG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,774 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Outer sill damaged.

Pass 12 May 2014 85,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,493 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,010 miles

Pin hole in offside front c/v gaitor

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,861 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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AE53 AVG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE53 AVG, 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 AE53 AVG registered?

AE53 AVG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AE53 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 AVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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