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AE53 VEX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,701 mi
Last recorded167,701 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 167,701 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,473 miles

centre ex bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,117 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 139,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 123,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,817 miles

n/s/r/door cannot be opened

radiator leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2011 109,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r/door cannot be opened

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,213 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 76,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,684 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 29,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,801 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 VEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

AE53 VEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is AE53 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VEX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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