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MX53 JRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,057 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,171 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate Is Cracked.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Number Plate Is Cracked.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,967 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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MX53 JRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MX53 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

MX53 JRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MX53 JRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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