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AE53 BRF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,906 mi
Last recorded99,906 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Nov 2012 99,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,255 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 BRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

Is AE53 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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