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AE53 LXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,673 mi
Last recorded128,673 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers weak

High level brake light not working

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 128,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front shock absorbers weak

High level brake light not working

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front bottom arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,591 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,730 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 102,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,922 miles

front brake disc's are corrored.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,500 miles

front and rear discs very corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs very corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,464 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,769 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 LXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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