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AE53 HHD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,350 mi
Last recorded100,350 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,841 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,297 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,331 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 77,331 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,503 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f drive shaft corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,657 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,657 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,921 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 32,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,886 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 HHD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE53 HHD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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