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AE53 CAV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,235 mi
Last recorded175,235 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 175,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 150,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 127,206 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,541 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 65,541 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CAV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

AE53 CAV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AE53 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 CAV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 CAV have outstanding finance?

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