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VX53 EFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,086 mi
Last recorded211,086 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 211,086 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 211,071 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 196,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Alternator/power steering drive belt tensioner damper fractured

Fail 13 Sep 2022 196,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Alternator/power steering drive belt tensioner damper fractured

Pass 10 Sep 2021 180,953 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose covered in plastic coating,coating expanding indicating corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic coating,coating expanding indicating corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 180,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose covered in plastic coating,coating expanding indicating corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in plastic coating,coating expanding indicating corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose,plastic coating expanded indicating possible corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose,plastic coating expanded indicating possible corrosion beneath (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 153,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 146,721 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 146,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 141,098 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 125,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,509 miles

n s r+ o s r discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,251 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 29 Aug 2008 83,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,802 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 EFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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