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DK03 CDV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,915 mi
Last recorded89,915 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 89,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under tray loose

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,149 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,684 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,347 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 82,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,000 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 67,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 58,639 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,925 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 39,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,241 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 CDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDV, 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 DK03 CDV registered?

DK03 CDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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