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RS53 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,610 mi
Last recorded140,610 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 140,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,490 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,325 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,042 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 95,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 89,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,882 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,540 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)

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,065 miles

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,863 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,660 miles

imbalance rear brakes

rear brake pads at 3 mm approx

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,944 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,618 miles

n-s-r tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,611 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n-s-r tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,255 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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RS53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RS53 VRS, 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 RS53 VRS registered?

RS53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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