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DF53 PGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 118,380 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 118,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 94,814 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,471 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,187 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 78,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,335 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,176 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 52,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF53 PGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF53 PGV, 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 DF53 PGV registered?

DF53 PGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DF53 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 PGV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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