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AE53 EZO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,270 mi
Last recorded139,270 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,270 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,645 miles

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front subframe corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 130,640 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)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front subframe corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 125,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,286 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 116,286 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,169 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak from sump plug

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,301 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,082 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 EZO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EZO, 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 EZO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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