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X6 VRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

193,783 mi
Last recorded193,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 193,783 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 193,773 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 188,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 183,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 179,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 175,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 169,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 bump stop perished

Pass 1 Jun 2020 166,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 166,168 miles

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

Front front subframe corroded around bottom engine mount

Front front subframe rear bushes perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,537 miles

Front subframe corroded around engine stabiliser mounting area

Front subframe rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front seatbelt retracting slowly

Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,144 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,723 miles

catalitic converter heat shield loose and rattles

rear shock absorber dust covers loose and fallen down

slight corrosion on brake pipes tail end front to rear where they join t both hoses and away from both hoses

small chip center of windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2013 99,723 miles

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

catalitic converter heat shield loose and rattles

rear shock absorber dust covers loose and fallen down

slight corrosion on brake pipes tail end front to rear where they join t both hoses and away from both hoses

small chip center of windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,438 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,941 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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X6 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X6 VRS, 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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X6 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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