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AE53 BRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,823 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 100,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,542 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front upper inner valance corroded around wiring apertures (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper motor/linkage components slow

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,435 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play movement under load (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head upper (3.6.C.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 94,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play movement under load (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head upper (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 90,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve corroded (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,864 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,187 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear washer inop

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,772 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 BRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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