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DK03 CFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 125,863 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,523 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 121,581 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,552 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 104,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc corroded

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,029 miles

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

engine light on dash

engine missfire

Fail 6 Feb 2016 82,029 miles

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

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

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

engine light on dash

engine missfire

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,521 miles

Advisory on front brake pads and discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,700 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 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK03 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

DK03 CFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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