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RX53 POU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 POU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,386 miles

Damage to O/S/R tyre outer wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the tread.

O/S/R tyre aged and cracked.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,333 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,806 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,862 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,395 miles

rear discs rusted on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,040 miles

undercowlings missing

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 POU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX53 POU, 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 POU registered?

RX53 POU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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