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AE53 VFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,161 mi
Last recorded156,161 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 156,161 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 156,120 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 150,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 144,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,007 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 57,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,122 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 VFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

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

Is AE53 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VFC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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