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AE53 BPY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,509 mi
Last recorded108,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 102,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

front discs corroded inside edge

Fail 20 May 2016 102,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

front discs corroded inside edge

rear discs in poor condition/corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 95,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no rear wiper

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,958 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,223 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 BPY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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