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SH53 MPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,565 mi
Last recorded113,565 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 MPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,565 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,882 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,357 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,099 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding needs cleaning or adjustment (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,267 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,264 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,869 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,228 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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SH53 MPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH53 MPX, 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 SH53 MPX registered?

SH53 MPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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