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AE53 BPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,156 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,665 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,933 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,465 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear disks corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,465 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear disks corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,012 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all discs corrosion present

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all discs corrosion present

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,954 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 BPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

AE53 BPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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