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AE53 CFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,344 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,576 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts to tread.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,230 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 88,091 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nsr tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 7 Aug 2012 63,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,836 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,287 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 CFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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