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AE53 WYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but Readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but Readable

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 48,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 48,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,650 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,532 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,014 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 36,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 33,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,839 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 27,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,854 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 WYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC registered?

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

Is AE53 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WYC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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