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AE53 BVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,464 mi
Last recorded208,464 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 208,464 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

airbag warning light on

both rear subframe bushes weakening/deteriorating

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 1 Feb 2013 208,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

airbag warning light on

both rear subframe bushes weakening/deteriorating

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 183,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs badly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 183,711 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs badly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 163,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 142,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 128,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 108,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,780 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 BVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

AE53 BVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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