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DA53 WFD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 114,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 105,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,260 miles

rear wiper missing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,069 miles

rear wiper missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,218 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)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,583 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,611 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 WFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

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

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