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MX03 XAJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,910 mi
Last recorded52,910 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,910 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,890 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,290 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,708 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,882 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,510 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,523 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,194 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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MX03 XAJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MX03 XAJ, 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 MX03 XAJ registered?

MX03 XAJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MX03 XAJ safe to buy?

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