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AE53 WWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,639 mi
Last recorded194,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 194,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 182,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mid rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2014 182,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mid rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,349 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 166,349 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 146,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 124,793 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 124,793 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,615 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 68,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,538 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 46,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWN, 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 WWN registered?

AE53 WWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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