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VX53 DYN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,901 mi
Last recorded146,901 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 146,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot clip slightly adrift

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight dent

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

Offside Front wheel has a slight dent

Pass 4 Sep 2015 136,550 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 136,550 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side wiper slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 125,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side wiper slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 103,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre has a nail in middle

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre has a nail in middle

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,567 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,538 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,066 miles

front number slightly deteriorated

steering has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number slightly deteriorated

steering has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front sill seams slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to both shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2008 62,613 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front sill seams slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to both shoulders

Pass 25 Aug 2007 51,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,141 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 DYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX53 DYN, 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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VX53 DYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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