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AE53 VPY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,457 mi
Last recorded62,457 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,307 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to exposing cords on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,988 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,843 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 VPY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

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

Is AE53 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 VPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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