MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front ind lenses missing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front indicator lenses missing
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front indicator lenses missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front wing/bumper damaged ind lens missing
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front wing/bumper damaged ind lens missing
o/s front indicator lens missing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s front indicator lens missing
front n/s o/s tyres inner surfaces worn
light damage to o/s/f wing bumper,outer lens of indicator missing
fan belt becoming perished
light damage to drivers seat
o/s/outer sill damaged
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 CUW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DG53 CUW, 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 DG53 CUW registered?
DG53 CUW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is DG53 CUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 CUW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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