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AE53 TGY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 TGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 81,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 77,921 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,730 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,872 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 TGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

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

Is AE53 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 TGY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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