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AE53 TGN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,610 mi
Last recorded204,610 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 204,610 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 188,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 166,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 166,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 148,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 110,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,683 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 49,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,424 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 TGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

AE53 TGN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AE53 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 TGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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