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AE53 VOH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

219,746 mi
Last recorded219,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 219,746 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion to ALL suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2024 213,765 miles

ALL suspension components front and rear corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion to floor

Pass 13 Jun 2023 208,017 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 208,017 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 202,179 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 196,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 196,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 190,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,793 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 184,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 178,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 178,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 169,168 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

Offside front tyre inner side wall perished.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 169,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

Offside front tyre inner side wall perished.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 159,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2016 159,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2015 151,254 miles

nearside front tyre perished slightly on outer side wall 195/65x15

Fail 3 Jun 2015 151,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished slightly on outer side wall 195/65x15

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,345 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,984 miles

slight travel at brake pedal

Fail 18 Jun 2012 123,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2011 114,337 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,675 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 82,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate delaminated

Fail 30 May 2009 82,009 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate delaminated

Pass 31 May 2008 66,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

water damage to rear number plate

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 VOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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