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DG53 CVP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,276 mi
Last recorded158,276 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 158,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 138,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hand brake travel high

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 132,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,011 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake low effort

Fail 20 Jun 2017 102,785 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service brake and parking brake low effort

Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service brake and parking brake low effort

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise on the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise on nearside rear brake

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,105 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Additional lightening fitted to front of vehicle omitting blue light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear metal brake pipe has a slight kink

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,389 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,508 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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DG53 CVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG53 CVP, 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 CVP registered?

DG53 CVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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