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AE53 BWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,527 mi
Last recorded114,527 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,836 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,057 miles

front brake discs corroded /worn

o/s/f brake binding not enough to fail

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded /worn

o/s/f brake binding not enough to fail

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,310 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,256 miles

Slight coolant leaks from radiator area and right hand side of the engine

Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,256 miles

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

Both front wiper blades worn and nearside split

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Front brake pads wearing thin and brake discs in poor condition

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

Nearside rear brake effort poor

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

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

Slight coolant leaks from radiator area and right hand side of the engine

Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,647 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 BWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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The MOT history for AE53 BWZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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