2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · RX53 OLP
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/10/2003. Recorded mileage 223,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
RX53 OLP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 223,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RX53 OLP Mileage History
- 22/09/200672,199 mi
- 15/12/200672,940 mi+741 mi
- 05/02/200883,146 mi+10,206 mi
- 23/02/200990,801 mi+7,655 mi
- 23/02/200990,801 mi
- 15/02/201097,374 mi+6,573 mi
- 19/03/2011107,520 mi+10,146 mi
- 09/03/2012113,831 mi+6,311 mi
- 12/03/2012113,832 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2013120,685 mi+6,853 mi
- 21/03/2013120,686 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/2014126,699 mi+6,013 mi
- 10/03/2014126,699 mi
- 09/03/2015131,953 mi+5,254 mi
- 09/03/2015131,953 mi
- 07/03/2016142,278 mi+10,325 mi
- 25/03/2017153,453 mi+11,175 mi
- 27/02/2018161,457 mi+8,004 mi
- 06/03/2019170,243 mi+8,786 mi
- 17/03/2020178,484 mi+8,241 mi
- 02/03/2021183,287 mi+4,803 mi
- 07/03/2022190,330 mi+7,043 mi
- 17/03/2023198,102 mi+7,772 mi
- 04/03/2024209,257 mi+11,155 mi
- 07/03/2024209,399 mi+142 mi
- 28/03/2025217,062 mi+7,663 mi
- 18/08/2026223,183 mi+6,121 mi
Average of roughly 7,585 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
RX53 OLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (RX53 OLP) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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