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VX53 HVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,517 mi
Last recorded205,517 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 205,517 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear in joint ()

Fail 1 May 2026 205,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear in joint ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight wear in lower Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 184,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on [inner] surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 184,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on [inner] surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 180,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 180,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 175,895 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 175,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear] suspension arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 170,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 166,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 163,737 miles

Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,731 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 151,731 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 139,737 miles

noise on rear brakes suggest inspection required

Fail 24 Aug 2015 139,737 miles

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

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

noise on rear brakes suggest inspection required

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,652 miles

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of)

drone nearside front wheel bearing

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Fail 24 Aug 2013 127,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating (rear of)

drone nearside front wheel bearing

exhaust centre bracket broken away

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,037 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 107,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,328 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 99,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 99,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,904 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,888 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 HVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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