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AE53 WZO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 114,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 111,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Fail 12 Apr 2025 111,725 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Pass 13 Apr 2024 107,999 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 107,999 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 100,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,836 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front sight play in steering arm

Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front sight play in steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front steering arm tie rod slight play/wear

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front steering arm tie rod slight play/wear

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,779 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,994 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,617 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,437 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 WZO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

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

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