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AE53 RAX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,614 mi
Last recorded127,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,614 miles

Coolant leak.

EPC light illuminated.

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,603 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak.

EPC light illuminated.

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,545 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R shocker shroud loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,545 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R shocker shroud loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,211 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 53,857 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,172 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 22,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,483 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 RAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

AE53 RAX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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