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AE53 FCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 137,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 132,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake lag on max limit - 25%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

after market air filter fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 122,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake lag on max limit - 25%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

after market air filter fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both hose to caliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

wipers slightly poor

Pass 17 May 2019 108,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe seperating/slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake lag-23%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres wearing/starting to step/starting to lose shape edges

Pass 9 May 2018 102,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake lag-25%

Offside Front window inoperative

Oil leak slight ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 102,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake lag-25%

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak slight ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2017 97,564 miles

nsf / osf track rod end boots splitting

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 97,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf / osf track rod end boots splitting

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 88,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing edges

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 27 May 2015 82,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slight wear inner edge

n/s/r brake slight lag-18%

o/s wiper split/slightly poor

Pass 27 May 2014 77,884 miles

Centre brake light deteriorated, still visible.

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,054 miles

Heat shield missing from CAT

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,054 miles

Heat shield missing from CAT

Pass 21 May 2012 66,923 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 60,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 60,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 54,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,616 miles

Nearside and offside front wiper blades not effective.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,107 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 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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