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MX53 JRO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

232,897 mi
Last recorded232,897 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 JRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 232,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 232,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2022 230,818 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 230,808 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 227,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 222,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Jan 2019 219,851 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 219,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipe/hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 219,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 219,442 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

Pass 4 Jan 2017 218,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 213,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 206,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 202,043 miles

both rear bump stop bushes

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear brake corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 199,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 199,375 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 188,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 188,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 167,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 147,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 112,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 94,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 94,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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MX53 JRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MX53 JRO, 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 MX53 JRO registered?

MX53 JRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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