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AE53 WXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,346 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 117,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 112,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 97,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 90,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 84,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 84,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 78,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 78,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,239 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 WXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

AE53 WXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AE53 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WXV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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