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AE53 HUU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,542 miles

Front Upper NSF & OSF Suspension top mount rubbers have slight play

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 118,970 miles

Front Upper NSF & OSF Rubber top mounts have play

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,806 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension upper bearing (top mount) slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,293 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,358 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,925 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes beginning to perish.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,765 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front inner wishbone bush starting to perish slightly.

Offside front tyre has been puncture repaired.

Play in both top shocker mounts.

STRONG ADVISE:Rear discs coroded around edges and slightly pitted.Replace within next pad change.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,207 miles

Middle exhaust box mounting broken, still supporting system

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 HUU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HUU, 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 HUU registered?

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

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