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AE53 CFL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,291 mi
Last recorded91,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(s) brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside front & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 91,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(s) brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside front & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at rear flexy hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexy hoses to rear drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f bumper corner damaged

o/s/r light damaged-no white light visable

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (at rear flexy hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexy hoses to rear drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexy to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f bumper corner damaged

o/s/r light damaged-no white light visable

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,551 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade end slightly split

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front subframe rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

power steering pipes corroded in various

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

front brake pads getting low o/s/f

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Fail 13 Nov 2015 57,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

front brake pads getting low o/s/f

n/s/f indicator lamp lens missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,912 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 48,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,545 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 CFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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