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AE53 YXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 129,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 120,976 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 120,969 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,801 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,779 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,994 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 YXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXY, 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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How do I check the history of AE53 YXY?

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What year was AE53 YXY registered?

AE53 YXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AE53 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YXY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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