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AE53 HWB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,293 mi
Last recorded198,293 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2020 198,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tow bar snapped one side of braket ( DO NOT USE) (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 191,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle does function however not perfectly as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 191,631 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle does function however not perfectly as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 177,728 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 177,110 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 163,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 163,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 147,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 5 Nov 2016 147,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak sump plug ()

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2015 131,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 131,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,204 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,204 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 93,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,766 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,305 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 50,737 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,190 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 HWB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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