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AE53 TEV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 TEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,783 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 78,783 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,300 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,415 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 55,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,282 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deterioarting

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,962 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,555 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,841 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,917 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO IDSCOLOUR

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006

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 TEV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

AE53 TEV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AE53 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 TEV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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