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AE53 GYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,051 mi
Last recorded228,051 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2020 228,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 18" 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery slightly insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers slow

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/65 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 217,593 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,tracking req. 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal has a long travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low.3.5mm

Pass 26 Jun 2018 208,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock absourber bump stop split/loose

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.2mm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing and bearing slightly noisey

Fail 15 Jun 2018 208,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock absourber bump stop split/loose

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.2mm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing and bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 May 2017 192,922 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg plates in poor condition

shock absorbers soft damaing effect,nearside rear bump stop split

Fail 29 May 2017 192,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg plates in poor condition

shock absorbers soft damaing effect,nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 21 Jun 2016 179,076 miles

rear washers not hitting screen

wipers not working on all speeds

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded tang (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise when spun,may require attention soon (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TWI-2mm inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air box ducting has been rubbing against PAS pulley

rear footbrake readings slightly imbalanced

rear reg plate loose not likely to fall off

Pass 6 Feb 2015 162,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 144,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high speed wiper motion not working when selected

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,224 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 108,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 40,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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