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AE53 BTY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,516 mi
Last recorded95,516 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 95,516 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2017 76,264 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,663 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,547 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,088 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,508 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 BTY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

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

Is AE53 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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