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MD53 VXR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,450 mi
Last recorded76,450 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,479 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,479 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,413 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre on 3mm outewr edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007

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

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

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

offside and nearside front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre on 3mm outewr edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,099 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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MD53 VXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MD53 VXR, 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 MD53 VXR registered?

MD53 VXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is MD53 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 VXR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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