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AE53 VOT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,097 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,235 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2009 40,321 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,037 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

inner faces of both front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,094 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,323 miles

nail in tyre

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 VOT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

Is AE53 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VOT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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