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DA53 WFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,850 mi
Last recorded184,850 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 184,850 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leval very low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 164,232 miles

Natural idle test on emissions is just within specification.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 143,394 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 143,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine warning lamp on

slight rattle from front exhaust pipe

Fail 11 Dec 2008 119,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 119,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,540 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)

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 WFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

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

Is DA53 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 WFF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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