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AE53 BOV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 119,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,299 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 116,299 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,997 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,997 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,280 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,327 miles

front subframe corroded

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,327 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,660 miles

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,771 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,941 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads worn 75%, advise replace discs when pads wear out

Fail 3 Jul 2009 48,941 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rusty

front brake pads worn 75%, advise replace discs when pads wear out

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,190 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 BOV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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