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AE53 TWV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 73,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,121 miles

suspension bushes deterioated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension bushes deterioated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,235 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,695 miles

small cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,697 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 TWV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

Is AE53 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 TWV shows 24 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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