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AE53 BTU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 77,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 May 2016 72,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2015 66,384 miles

Near side rear sill damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre bracket fractured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 May 2015 66,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear sill damaged

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre bracket fractured

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2014 61,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,837 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 55,109 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside sill slight damage

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside rear and nearside front sills damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside rear and nearside front sills damaged

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,249 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,240 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,925 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 BTU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

AE53 BTU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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