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AE53 GXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,064 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,063 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,068 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2014 66,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 63,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 59,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 52,409 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2008 34,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 17,631 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 GXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

AE53 GXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GXP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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