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DD02 DXN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD02 DXN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 128,973 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 123,224 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2022 111,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 105,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,675 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,674 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 77,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,797 miles

corrosion to exhaust (rear hanger poor condition)

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,063 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps

both front tyres 3.5mm uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight runout to rear tyres

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,902 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,825 miles

slight corrsion suspension components.

slight corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,673 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,390 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,686 miles

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST.

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,843 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 21,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,310 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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DD02 DXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DD02 DXN, 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 DD02 DXN registered?

DD02 DXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DD02 DXN safe to buy?

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