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MX53 VKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,915 mi
Last recorded176,915 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 176,915 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

only 2 seats fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 176,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

eng man light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 159,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 159,732 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 142,704 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking of rubber

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,124 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 134,750 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 134,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 131,187 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 131,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 122,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 78,793 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 VKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VKO, 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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MX53 VKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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