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DA53 WFM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,771 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on treads

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,771 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre getting low on treads

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,134 miles

Bordeline pass/fail emissions result

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at lower end (2.4.C.1a)

Bordeline pass/fail emissions result

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,163 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

EPC WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,163 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY

EPC WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,197 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 111,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,378 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 WFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

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