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AE53 FCC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 162,845 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 162,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system is still secure

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system is still secure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,175 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

REAR INDICATORS FADED FROM AMBER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 63,476 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,476 miles

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

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both main brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,758 miles

both main brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2010 48,045 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 48,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,639 miles

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

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO BLISTER WITH CORROSION

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,112 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 FCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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