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AE53 BNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,381 mi
Last recorded161,381 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 161,381 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 161,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 151,728 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 151,728 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,208 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 132,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,514 miles

surface corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,369 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,647 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 83,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,893 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,753 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 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNZ, 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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AE53 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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