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DX53 OVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

244,523 mi
Last recorded244,523 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 244,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undercoversfitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 238,379 miles

underside rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2023 234,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rusting underside

Pass 3 Dec 2022 231,081 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 229,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 228,134 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 225,820 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 222,359 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 218,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 211,667 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 205,936 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 199,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 199,039 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 192,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 152,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 131,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 681,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,379 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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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DX53 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DX53 OVJ, 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 DX53 OVJ registered?

DX53 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DX53 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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