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WX53 VKM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,227 miles

The outer edge of the inner face at the o/s/f brake disc is rusted.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 23,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

The outer edge of the inner face at the o/s/f brake disc is rusted.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,849 miles

The inner faces of the front brake discs are deteriorated.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,312 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,698 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 VKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

WX53 VKM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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