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OV53 VCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,990 mi
Last recorded115,990 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 115,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 102,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cut/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 102,170 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt needs a cable tie on inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cut/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,086 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,249 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,928 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,402 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 60,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,106 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 VCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OV53 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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