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AE53 FRR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,914 mi
Last recorded215,914 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 215,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 192,147 miles

Both rear tyres starting to feather on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 168,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 145,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 122,523 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 122,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front side lights dim

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 21 Aug 2007 99,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,826 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 FRR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

AE53 FRR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AE53 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FRR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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