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AE53 THF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,422 mi
Last recorded153,422 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 153,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, from zone A. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/F also, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And O/S/F also perished/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn/devoid of tread, on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very badly/unevenly worn, and devoid of tread, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cord soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 153,405 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, from zone A. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/F also, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And O/S/F also perished/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn/devoid of tread, on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And O/S/R also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its blistered protective paint coating. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very badly/unevenly worn, and devoid of tread, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cord soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,847 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 121,348 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,097 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 103,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 91,147 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2014 91,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,790 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 71,637 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind in osr brake.

Pass 12 May 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,381 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice front nearside tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,961 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 THF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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