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AE53 BTV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 48,830 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

this vehical has been standing for some time

Fail 30 Nov 2017 48,830 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

this vehical has been standing for some time

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,591 miles

Middle exhaust box mounting is broken, system is still supported.

Offside Rear Door sticks when opening

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,011 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

cat heatshield missing

center box bracket broken (still supported)

center exhaust clamp rusty

exhaust system rusty

nearside front indicator mount broken (still secure)

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust box mount rusty

various body damage

wipers smearing

wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,244 miles

cat heatshield missing

center box bracket broken (still supported)

center exhaust clamp rusty

exhaust system rusty

nearside front indicator mount broken (still secure)

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust box mount rusty

various body damage

wipers smearing

wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,021 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,021 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,951 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smeary (clear screen)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,212 miles

Both front brake discs are rusty on inner faces.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs are rusty on inner faces.

Nearside washer jet is not spraying a lot.

Offside rear coil spring is very rusty.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 43,114 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,126 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 40,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]

nearside wishbone rear bush split

offside wishbone rear bush seperating

rear registration plate delaminating

windscreen wiper blades smear[adequate view provided]

Fail 30 Nov 2007 28,717 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing low on outer edges.

Front and rear brake discs coroded around edges.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,717 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing low on outer edges.

Front and rear brake discs coroded around edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen wiper blades smear[adequate view provided]

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 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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