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VX53 UJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,478 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 93,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,605 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 68,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,021 miles

Nearside Front 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 UJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJV, 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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What year was VX53 UJV registered?

VX53 UJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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