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MA53 WSN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,788 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washers weak

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,981 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not tested due too fitted seat covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, Outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,702 miles

o/s handbrake poor

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os number plate light holder broken

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

os number plate light holder broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,684 miles

Parking brake performance only just meets legal requirements at 17%

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,842 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,535 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,942 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 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WSN, 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 WSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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