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PX53 UAU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,076 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

c o not checked exhaust blowing

engine stay broken

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 102,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,502 miles

EML Light on

Fail 2 Oct 2012 89,061 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,442 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,512 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,376 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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PX53 UAU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 PX53 UAU, 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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What year was PX53 UAU registered?

PX53 UAU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is PX53 UAU safe to buy?

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