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AE53 WZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,613 mi
Last recorded129,613 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,283 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake disc's slightly worn

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 59,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,335 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,468 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 WZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

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

Is AE53 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WZM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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