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MV53 BLX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 BLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,467 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 137,467 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 132,243 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 22 Feb 2017 132,243 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,091 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S REAR DOOR STICKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 119,091 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

O/S REAR DOOR STICKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,424 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODING!

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE!

EXHAUST CORRODING!

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYERS STARTING TO PERISH!

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,178 miles

BOTH REAR TYERS PERISHING!

EXHAUST CORRODING!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BOTH REAR TYERS PERISHING!

EXHAUST CORRODING!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 89,523 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,523 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE!

Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,610 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,141 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,194 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

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

N/S FRONT TYER OUTER WALL PERISHING!

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,194 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING!

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

N/S FRONT TYER OUTER WALL PERISHING!

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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MV53 BLX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV53 BLX, 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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MV53 BLX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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