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PX53 UAE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,908 mi
Last recorded175,908 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 175,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 167,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 167,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 164,380 miles

(strong advise) movement o/s inner steering rack joint

child seat fitted n/s front and n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

n/s front tyre bald outer edge and low inner edge

o/s front tyre low inner edge

slight exhaust blow at flexy joint

Pass 13 Aug 2016 154,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 154,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,731 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 134,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise rear brakes 15% out of balance

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 117,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,046 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,455 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,853 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear discs pitted and worn not a reason to fail so have to pass and advise renewed

offside front disc pitted,not a reason to fail so pass and advise

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,318 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,235 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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PX53 UAE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX53 UAE, 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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PX53 UAE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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