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AE53 BPF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,835 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 118,821 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,479 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,412 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,292 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,077 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,861 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 BPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BPF, 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 BPF registered?

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

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