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DG53 CYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,445 mi
Last recorded108,445 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,445 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working No water in reservoir (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,105 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,105 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,169 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,976 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall cut but not down to cord

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,842 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 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

DG53 CYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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