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VX53 UKB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 147,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 147,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,407 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 137,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering rack inner joints slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,233 miles

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

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,945 miles

repair center exhaust bracket

Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,514 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 57,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 57,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,786 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,169 miles

front number plate cracked..

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 UKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

VX53 UKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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