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MX53 URA

2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI86,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 URA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,117 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low and discs pitted and worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,402 miles

front brake pads low and discs pitted and worn

Fail 12 Oct 2006 28,207 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,207 miles

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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MX53 URA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 86,278 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 Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 URA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX53 URA registered?

MX53 URA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is MX53 URA safe to buy?

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