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AE53 VDM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

159,794 mi
Last recorded159,794 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 159,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 154,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear advise attention (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 153,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 147,631 miles

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

rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 144,034 miles

oil leak

front tyres low in places

Pass 12 Sep 2014 141,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front power steering pipe slightly wet.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 140,336 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 140,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 111,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,826 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 VDM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

AE53 VDM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AE53 VDM safe to buy?

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