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AU53 AHP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,362 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front seat belt buckle faulty (when connecting belt) but unlikely to fail under load

offside rear park brake lower on effort

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,685 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,677 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 58,667 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket on rear silencer getting corroded and thin

Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,667 miles

rear exhaust bracket on rear silencer getting corroded and thin

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,955 miles

front discs corroded and worn

slight wear in steering rack

wear in lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,187 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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AU53 AHP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU53 AHP, 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 AU53 AHP registered?

AU53 AHP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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