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AE53 EUU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,252 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,252 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,264 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 100,264 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,891 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front slight leak from inner driveshaft gaiter

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

Offside Rear brake disc surface corroded

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,891 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front slight leak from inner driveshaft gaiter

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc surface corroded

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,684 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,423 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,738 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 EUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EUU, 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 EUU registered?

AE53 EUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 EUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 EUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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