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DA53 UJN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,044 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 70,038 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,851 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,658 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,849 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,218 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,761 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,072 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 UJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

DA53 UJN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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