CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE53 CFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,797 mi
Last recorded142,797 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,797 miles

rear coil springs corroded + under body corroded + rear discs and pads worn + exhaust has minor leak + front and rear number plate deteriorated + parking brake just met requirement + shocker tops have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 142,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged mechanism worn (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,208 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes split

starter motor noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,208 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes split

starter motor noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,033 miles

Offside Front Outer door mirror taped on

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,030 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer door mirror taped on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,394 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped (8.1.2a)

brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,884 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 75,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,084 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,584 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE53 CFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 CFJ?

You can check the full history of AE53 CFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE53 CFJ registered?

AE53 CFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AE53 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 CFJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE53 CFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE53 CFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.