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AE53 BVO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,021 mi
Last recorded260,021 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 260,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 260,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 194,129 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 193,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

wipers wont switch off

Pass 5 Feb 2015 128,721 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 127,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,072 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded at inner faces

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,746 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,678 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,162 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 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

AE53 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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