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DE53 WMW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,620 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn at 3mm (175/80 14H)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 109,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre worn at 3mm (175/80 14H)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,545 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,220 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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DE53 WMW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE53 WMW, 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 DE53 WMW registered?

DE53 WMW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 WMW safe to buy?

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