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S44 MRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

301,518 mi
Last recorded301,518 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 MRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 301,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in screen

Pass 27 May 2020 265,613 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 265,606 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 265,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 243,894 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 206,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 168,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 168,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 149,073 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2014 110,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/rear possible wheel bearing noise

Fail 6 Apr 2013 89,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 69,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,026 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,022 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,071 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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S44 MRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S44 MRX, 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 S44 MRX registered?

S44 MRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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