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AE53 HHC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,768 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,474 miles

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

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

exhaust cat heatshield loose

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,474 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust cat heatshield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust heat shield only 50% attached

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust heat shield only 50% attached

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,637 miles

advise centre exhaust bracket

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,670 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 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

AE53 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AE53 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 HHC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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