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AE53 UXN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,153 mi
Last recorded193,153 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 193,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 178,887 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2017 164,994 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,738 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

steel wheel fitted n/s/r.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 149,598 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 149,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 135,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,070 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 130,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,109 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,218 miles

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

o/s mirror glass cracked rear view slightly impaired

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,024 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,791 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 UXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 UXN registered?

AE53 UXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 UXN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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