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DA53 WFR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,007 mi
Last recorded173,007 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 173,007 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread and cracking on tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses are starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 168,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,118 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 159,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 156,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 147,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 131,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 130,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,485 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,752 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,933 miles

n/s front cental lock actuator faulty

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,933 miles

n/s front cental lock actuator faulty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,698 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,088 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,561 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 WFR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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