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DG53 KMK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,755 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,182 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack-pipe over gearbox (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 133,182 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack-pipe over gearbox (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,580 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 105,015 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake backplates corroded and holed

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake backplates corroded and holed

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,611 miles

front brake backplates corroded and holed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,875 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 KMK 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 DG53 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

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

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