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WA53 RLZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,829 mi
Last recorded125,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 RLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 125,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,931 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre low tread

worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,919 miles

advise - exhaust corroded

advise - rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise - exhaust corroded

advise - rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,782 miles

advise centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

advise front brake discs worn and brake pads 60% worn approx

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,634 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)

advise both rear seatbelts slow to retract

advise front brake discs worn

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low and perished

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2012 70,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear seatbelts slow to retract

advise front brake discs worn

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low and perished

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,313 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 18,523 miles

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 RLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

WA53 RLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is WA53 RLZ safe to buy?

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