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MA53 WRN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,752 mi
Last recorded208,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 208,752 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS ADRIFT

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAKS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 205,939 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER ADRAFT

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER MISSING

OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 205,922 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED AND SMALL HOLE

NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE LOW EFFORT

NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER ADRAFT

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER MISSING

OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 202,096 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABS DUST COVERS LOOSE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 194,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear s/abs [dust covers broken]

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 183,470 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust support bracket broken

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f on legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 154,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 154,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 122,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA53 WRN, 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 WRN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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