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AE53 VBD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2012 114,887 miles

Eneine management light on

Near side door mirror damadge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,887 miles

Eneine management light on

Near side door mirror damadge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,178 miles

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wing mirror insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front inner cv boot insecure.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 110,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine managment light on.

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wing mirror insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front inner cv boot insecure.

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 104,357 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 104,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,795 miles

both sides front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,113 miles

front brake discs wearing and lipped

small stone chip bottom o/s/f screen less than 10mm

Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 16,260 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 VBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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