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AE53 HUO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,500 mi
Last recorded215,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 215,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2022 215,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2021 204,981 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split and arm has play

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

both front tyres worn inner edge on limit

both rear shock dust covers insecure

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2019 182,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 182,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge low

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 166,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 152,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge and perished

centre exhaust box corroding

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,910 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,138 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,680 miles

BOTH INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS TIE RAPS MISSING

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,802 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 92,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,616 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,162 miles

all brake discs rusty inner face

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,018 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,834 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,132 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 HUO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HUO, 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 HUO registered?

AE53 HUO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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