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VX53 NPA

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,121 mi
Last recorded168,121 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 NPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 168,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,341 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 162,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 145,187 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,074 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 157,020 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door inner handle missing but able to open door with cable

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,037 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,037 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,735 miles

noise nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,599 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,967 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

recomend rear brake adjustment "overal"

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,140 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,502 miles

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

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 NPA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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