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DA53 WFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,851 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 70,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 70,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,070 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split rubber

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output lens repair taped (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,936 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,506 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 55,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,281 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,297 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,275 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,570 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,760 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,636 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 WFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

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

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