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VX53 HVG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,628 mi
Last recorded136,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 136,628 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise ns rear side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 136,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise ns rear side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,172 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 128,172 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,038 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,405 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,686 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,479 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

slight cut on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,151 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,401 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 HVG 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 63.2%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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