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WX53 EPO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,081 mi
Last recorded162,081 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 162,081 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2018 162,079 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2017 158,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 158,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 153,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 150,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 150,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 145,065 miles

All brake discs worn.

Centre exhaust bracket insecure but system fully supported.

Engine management lamp on.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 145,065 miles

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

Engine management lamp on.

All brake discs worn.

Centre exhaust bracket insecure but system fully supported.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 138,750 miles

Air leak at front of engine bay.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 138,750 miles

Air leak at front of engine bay.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 132,353 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Paintwork deteriorated.

Starter motor noisy.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 132,352 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake discs slightly worn.

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Paintwork deteriorated.

Starter motor noisy.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 125,217 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage.

Starter motor noisy.

Fail 6 Nov 2010 125,217 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage.

Starter motor noisy.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,838 miles

All brake discs worn.

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 116,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn.

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 92,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,295 miles

exhaust centre mounting broken

front and rear brake pads soon required

rear bump stops broken

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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WX53 EPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WX53 EPO, 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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WX53 EPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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