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MX03 XAU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,581 mi
Last recorded127,581 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 127,581 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE ON 2-3MM

ADVISE O/S/F +N/S/F TYRES PERISHED AND BOTH ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 25 Aug 2009 118,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 105,576 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 105,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 95,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,415 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 XAU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

MX03 XAU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is MX03 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 XAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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