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AE53 CDU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,507 mi
Last recorded72,507 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,697 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,338 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 45,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,974 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 CDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CDU, 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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How do I check the history of AE53 CDU?

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What year was AE53 CDU registered?

AE53 CDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AE53 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 CDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 CDU have outstanding finance?

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