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AE53 WZX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,692 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres 3-4mm

Fail 16 Nov 2015 75,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres 3-4mm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes peeling slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm bushes peeling slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,157 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,876 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm worn inner edge

slightly play in steering column

Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm worn inner edge

slightly play in steering column

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,139 miles

mid section exhaust mounting corrded & thin

secured rear registration plate

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 WZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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