2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE53 CAO
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 139,009 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 CAO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2023
- 139,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 CAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (AE53 CAO) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AE53 CAO Mileage History
- 03/09/2022126,774 mi
- 28/10/2023139,009 mi+12,235 mi
Average of roughly 10,641 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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