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AE53 WZY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,006 mi
Last recorded198,006 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 198,006 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 188,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 175,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 155,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 155,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 143,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,616 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,984 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 WZY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

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

Is AE53 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 WZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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