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MX53 JSV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,356 mi
Last recorded185,356 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 185,356 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 185,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 179,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 169,374 miles

park brake little travel

small chip zone a bekow wipers

Pass 21 Aug 2010 157,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 142,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 127,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 110,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 96,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

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