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AE53 CHC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,531 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 104,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 97,059 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low 205-55-16

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,059 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low 205-55-16

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 75,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 56,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,611 miles

imbalance in rear brakes

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,991 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 CHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

AE53 CHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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