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AE53 CEU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,887 mi
Last recorded151,887 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 151,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 151,887 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 135,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 135,657 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 118,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,619 miles

rear discs condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,868 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 CEU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

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

Is AE53 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 CEU 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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