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AE53 VPF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,299 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,943 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,411 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,744 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 35,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,884 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 VPF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

Is AE53 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VPF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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