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RX53 PNO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 126,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in thr tread

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear wiper very poor

Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,532 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

offside front seat belt stalk button needs pushing in to insert buckle but all locks in ok

rear wiper very poor

Fail 24 Oct 2012 118,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount fractured

offside front seat belt stalk button needs pushing in to insert buckle but all locks in ok

rear wiper very poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 754,654 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 754,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,454 miles

Advise slight play in steering column bush

Advise wear in rear main suspension bushes

Both front seat belts need assistance to retract

Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise slight play in steering column bush

Advise wear in rear main suspension bushes

Both front seat belts need assistance to retract

Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,539 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,539 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,941 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 46,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 46,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PNO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO registered?

RX53 PNO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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