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AE53 EVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

catalytic converter heat shield loose

nearside rear brake pads very close to legal limit

offside front inner wing panel loose

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

catalytic converter heat shield loose

nearside rear brake pads very close to legal limit

offside front inner wing panel loose

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on & struggled to meet emmision limits

n/s inner cv gaiter insecure on driveshaft

Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,152 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 EVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

AE53 EVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AE53 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 EVB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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