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VO53 ZRD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 156,460 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 156,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 141,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 128,334 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 118,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 111,010 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished

play in both front anti roll bar (d) bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,042 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,009 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,558 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,293 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,653 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,059 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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VO53 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO53 ZRD, 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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VO53 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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