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AE53 GYG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,591 mi
Last recorded196,591 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 196,591 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 25 Aug 2020 190,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 181,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 181,557 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 173,822 miles

Central Rear Upper bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 29 Aug 2018 173,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,440 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 154,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,707 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,994 miles

3 bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,402 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,259 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 78,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,192 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 51,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,869 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 GYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE53 GYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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