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AE53 BNU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 90,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,164 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,272 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,932 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)

both rear wheel bearings have slight rumble when rotated at speed

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,646 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 BNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 BNU registered?

AE53 BNU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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