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WX53 EUB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,168 mi
Last recorded159,168 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 159,168 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 146,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front ball joint boots starting to perish.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 129,021 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front ball joint boots starting to perish.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,431 miles

Corrosion to insides of front brake cdiscs

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,558 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,053 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,548 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,682 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/R bump stop perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R bump stop perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,675 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 EUB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUB, 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 EUB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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