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MX53 UJL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,326 mi
Last recorded139,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 139,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 139,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 108,452 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,526 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,636 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,830 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,781 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,247 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 59,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,258 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 UJL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

MX53 UJL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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