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AE53 BPO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,693 mi
Last recorded139,693 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 139,693 miles

Eml

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 139,693 miles

Eml

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,189 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,137 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,789 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 89,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,057 miles

both rear tyre perishing and cracking in centres

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Aug 2013 79,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre perishing and cracking in centres

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,659 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,659 miles

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

centre section exhuast mounting corroded but still fully suporting the exhaust system.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,720 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front steering rack drumstick has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,944 miles

n/s steering rack drumstick has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,273 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 BPO 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 BPO, 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 BPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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