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VO53 ZRE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 137,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 137,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper/ washer in-operative

Fail 20 Aug 2018 129,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper/ washer in-operative

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,984 miles

Rear axle bushes detriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,491 miles

N/S/F wheel damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,491 miles

N/S/F wheel damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,020 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,802 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,078 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,188 miles

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

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

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 ZRE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO53 ZRE, 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 VO53 ZRE registered?

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

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