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MA53 WRK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,451 mi
Last recorded202,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 202,451 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 201,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 188,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 188,492 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 178,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 172,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 172,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 162,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 161,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 161,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad indicator illuminated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jul 2017 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + slight play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad indicator illuminated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 136,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,514 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 132,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 126,013 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 126,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,532 miles

both rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,877 miles

Rear shock absorber, bump stops poor

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,724 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,265 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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MA53 WRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA53 WRK, 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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MA53 WRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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