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RV53 ZVN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

345,941 mi
Last recorded345,941 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 345,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 331,211 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear body damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 305,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 283,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 261,466 miles

chip/crack in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2020 246,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 230,483 miles

Front CV Boots Deteriorated

Front Flexy Hoses Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Edges On The Limit

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Edges

Pass 3 Nov 2018 204,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 190,502 miles

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 180,467 miles

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 165,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 149,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light inop.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 149,882 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light inop.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 136,524 miles

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

high level brake light inop.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 127,483 miles

both rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,230 miles

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

nearside front c,v boot area greasy

Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,595 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 82,404 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,858 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 69,858 miles

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

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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RV53 ZVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RV53 ZVN, 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 RV53 ZVN registered?

RV53 ZVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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