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MX53 JSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 JSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 120,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,351 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 108,742 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 101,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,171 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 94,784 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr tyre wall perished,front wishbone bushes starting to crack.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre wall perished,front wishbone bushes starting to crack.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,469 miles

wet conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,645 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 JSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

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

Is MX53 JSU safe to buy?

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