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AE53 BWX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,070 mi
Last recorded179,070 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 179,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 179,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 174,021 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 174,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 172,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 172,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 158,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 144,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 144,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2012 128,868 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2012 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2012 110,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2011 77,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,074 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges especcially inner [bald in places]

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,153 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 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

AE53 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 BWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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