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AE53 BVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,984 mi
Last recorded129,984 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 129,984 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 118,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 212,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 212,264 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2008 173,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 126,693 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,402 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 BVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

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

Is AE53 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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