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AE53 EZD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,323 mi
Last recorded121,323 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,323 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,590 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 114,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,337 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion next mot

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,780 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2011 89,699 miles

play in anti rollbar o/s/f.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,152 miles

rear bump stops split.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,732 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,570 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 EZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EZD, 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 EZD registered?

AE53 EZD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is AE53 EZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 EZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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