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AE53 KMA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,103 mi
Last recorded214,103 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 KMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 214,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 214,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 209,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 175,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 148,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 148,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 134,296 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 134,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,534 miles

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

brake discs wearing

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 KMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

AE53 KMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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