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RX53 OKZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,523 mi
Last recorded170,523 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 170,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2020 170,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 166,407 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 166,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 156,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 142,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,917 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 130,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,317 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 106,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,271 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 88,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 81,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,155 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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RX53 OKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX53 OKZ, 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 RX53 OKZ registered?

RX53 OKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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