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DA53 WEX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,194 mi
Last recorded104,194 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,194 miles

Air Bag warning Light On Dash.

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 104,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Air Bag warning Light On Dash.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,701 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,771 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 43,312 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,619 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 WEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

DA53 WEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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