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DA53 LDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,358 mi
Last recorded164,358 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 164,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 161,747 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 161,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 157,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 154,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 145,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,434 miles

Nerside Front Inner C/v Boot Is Insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,588 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,569 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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DA53 LDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA53 LDO, 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 DA53 LDO registered?

DA53 LDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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