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AE53 BZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,102 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,834 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,684 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,757 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,315 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 BZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?

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

Is AE53 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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