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OV53 UOB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,893 mi
Last recorded56,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,893 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,893 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,340 miles

all steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

slight play / wear / flexing developing on both front lower arm rear support bushes / adv attention

Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,340 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both rear coil springs broken at lower section (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (8.2.3)

all steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

head light lens covers fitted / dirty / mouldy / beam intensity becoming weak adv attention to clean

signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

slight play / wear / flexing developing on both front lower arm rear support bushes / adv attention

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,349 miles

All brake pipes surface corroded

Both headlamp beam images slightly diffused! Recommend deep clean

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Turbo vacuum pipe slightly chafing driveshaft

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 46,683 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs (inner sides) worn/scored/pitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres treads cracks

service brake (foot brake) pedal has slightly longer travel

Fail 13 Nov 2013 45,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres treads cracks

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,695 miles

front brake pads geeting low

near side rear tyre coming up to markers / small cut in tresd

off side front brake ferrel rusted

off side front tyre close to limit inner edge

off side rear indicator slight white light

off side rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,695 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads geeting low

near side rear tyre coming up to markers / small cut in tresd

off side front brake ferrel rusted

off side front tyre close to limit inner edge

off side rear indicator slight white light

off side rear tyre small cut in outer side wall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,298 miles

advise front brake discs corroding to insides

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracking

advise only to small chip to front screen

Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,046 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,344 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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OV53 UOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV53 UOB, 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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OV53 UOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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