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DK03 CCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,835 mi
Last recorded57,835 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 57,835 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front SILL DAMAGED

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,605 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower underneath vehicle has surface rust

Nearside Front sill damaged

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 36,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,903 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,233 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arms corroded

rear tyres 14 years old and cracking slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,674 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,141 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,188 miles

exhaust has corrosin

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,615 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,912 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,139 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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DK03 CCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 DK03 CCU, 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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DK03 CCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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