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AE53 WYD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,907 mi
Last recorded169,907 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 169,907 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 160,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 160,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 149,200 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 137,809 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 124,225 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 110,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 110,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,168 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2008 69,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,204 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,956 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 58,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look worn

rear wiperblade split

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 WYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

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

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