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WV53 JVE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,160 mi
Last recorded183,160 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 183,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 168,689 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 166,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 166,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass replacement recommended (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,049 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass replacement recommended (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,140 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 144,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 125,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,663 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,412 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,347 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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WV53 JVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV53 JVE, 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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WV53 JVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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