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VX53 DXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,121 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 141,117 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 128,725 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TOO SHORT A BLADE (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,153 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,153 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 99,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 99,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,489 miles

front brake pads getting low and will require new discs when pads are changed

nearside rear tyre getting low/near limit

rear brake pads getting low and will require new discs when pads are changed

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,396 miles

Strong advise front and rear brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 44,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,930 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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VX53 DXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX53 DXH, 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 VX53 DXH registered?

VX53 DXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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