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WX53 ESO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,951 mi
Last recorded119,951 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ESO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 119,951 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,704 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,194 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 107,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust repaired

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,719 miles

Central Exhaust hanger is broken

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust temporary repair made

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,278 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os ns rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre tread low

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre tread low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,363 miles

os ns front bottom arm rear most bush slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

os ns front bottom arm rear most bush slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,851 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 18,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,384 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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WX53 ESO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WX53 ESO, 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 WX53 ESO registered?

WX53 ESO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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