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AE53 HUP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,742 mi
Last recorded112,742 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 112,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CALIPER STICKING

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 104,843 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside INNER SEAL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside INNER SEAL DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside INNER SEAL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside INNER SEAL DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 93,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGED/PERISHED OUTER WALLS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR WIPER MISSING

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 93,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGED/PERISHED OUTER WALLS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR @ REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR WIPER MISSING

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,153 miles

under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,655 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,809 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,244 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 HUP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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