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WA53 MXD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,605 mi
Last recorded187,605 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 187,605 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 176,036 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 158,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,458 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 144,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,950 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,367 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 106,469 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,852 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,264 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 82,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,025 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

O/S/F wiper blade not very efficient

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 70,025 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wiper blade not very efficient

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,576 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,071 miles

Nearside front tyre close to arch on full lock but not contacting

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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WA53 MXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WA53 MXD, 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 WA53 MXD registered?

WA53 MXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WA53 MXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MXD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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