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VR53 RLS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR53 RLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 115,723 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 113,688 miles

Both brake calipers fouling anti roll bar drop links on full lock

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2024 113,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both brake calipers fouling anti roll bar drop links on full lock

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2021 113,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 113,282 miles

Emissions not tested due to cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,185 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 19 Jan 2017 97,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases froont exhaust flexible pipe area weep (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 97,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases froont exhaust flexible pipe area weep (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 87,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 80,245 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,612 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and numerous shallow cuts

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,276 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,260 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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VR53 RLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VR53 RLS, 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 VR53 RLS registered?

VR53 RLS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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