2003 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · AE53 WXM
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 167,963 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 WXM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 167,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 WXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (AE53 WXM) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AE53 WXM Mileage History
- 10/08/2022164,065 mi
- 10/08/2022164,065 mi
- 16/08/2023167,963 mi+3,898 mi
Average of roughly 3,837 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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