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AE53 BZK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,498 mi
Last recorded85,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,899 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,550 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,550 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,086 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 72,836 miles

rear pads slightly low

Fail 19 Nov 2019 72,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have outer tread wear, n/s is bad, almost showing cord

rear pads slightly low

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads 60% worn N/S/R

Fail 23 Nov 2018 68,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pads 60% worn N/S/R

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,923 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front both headlamp adjusters deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 65,923 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front both headlamp adjusters deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,094 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear

engine management light's on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light's on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,885 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,696 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking around circumference

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,504 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking around circumference

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,096 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 BZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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