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AE53 VEM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 104,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,264 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,524 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 VEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

AE53 VEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is AE53 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VEM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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