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AE53 VFH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,608 mi
Last recorded169,608 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 169,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated but no significant movement found. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Driver lower arm bush deteriorated. but no significant movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated but no significant movement found. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored and corroded but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,160 miles

Bonnet pull is damaged but still opens bonnet.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 138,159 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Bonnet pull is damaged but still opens bonnet.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,037 miles

eml light on dash indicating fault

Pass 7 Nov 2015 116,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,145 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket weld broken

oil level on min

Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket weld broken

oil level on min

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,485 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,946 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,398 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 25,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VFH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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