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WA53 MXG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps require adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both head lamps (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner tie rod play excessive (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,616 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight exhaust blow from pipe weld out of cat.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre under-inflated.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust.

front brake pads wearing low.

slight exhaust blow from pipe weld out of cat.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,723 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,128 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 42,122 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,647 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,935 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs badly corroded

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

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 20 Oct 2010 32,599 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,742 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,453 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,133 miles

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

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 MXG 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 73.7%.

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 WA53 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

WA53 MXG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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