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AE53 BTO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,580 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,632 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 BTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

AE53 BTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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