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AE53 BRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,392 mi
Last recorded65,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,392 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,386 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,656 miles

Gear oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,784 miles

emissions failed first fast idle test engine revs wont maintain constant a constant speed

front seat belts slow to return

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,524 miles

Engine oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,030 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,931 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE53 BRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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