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AE53 BOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,004 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 BOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

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

Is AE53 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BOU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 BOU have outstanding finance?

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