MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Middle exhaust box mounting is broken, system is still supported.
Offside Rear Door sticks when opening
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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
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)
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)
Both front brake discs are rusty on inner faces.
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.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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
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]
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)
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AE53 BTV registered?
AE53 BTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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