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DK03 CLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 CLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,071 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 94,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 89,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,602 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,602 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,119 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,088 miles

offside rear parking lever not fully returning but not binding

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

offside rear parking lever not fully returning but not binding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,419 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

nearside rear tyre is worn very low on outter edge also inner edge out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,448 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall becomming perished

Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall becomming perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,676 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,676 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,059 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 CLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CLV, 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 CLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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