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MX53 UPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,755 mi
Last recorded40,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,755 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 40,742 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,393 miles

offside rear tyre very low on inside edge and has a nail in the inside sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,708 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 UPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

MX53 UPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is MX53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 UPV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX53 UPV have outstanding finance?

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