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AE53 BZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,864 mi
Last recorded120,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 120,864 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Oil leak ()

crack in top of windscreen

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,925 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside number plate light dim

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

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

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

engine light on

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,410 miles

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

childseat fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,410 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging donkey (8.3.1e)

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

childseat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,723 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,727 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,727 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,415 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 BZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

AE53 BZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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