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AE53 CDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,560 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,453 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 113,453 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,581 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 110,581 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,902 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 83,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 55,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,861 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 CDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDZ, 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 CDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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