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DK53 EVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 152,580 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 152,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,280 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 13,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,547 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 116,547 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,447 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 95,154 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 33,257 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)

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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DK53 EVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DK53 EVJ, 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 DK53 EVJ registered?

DK53 EVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DK53 EVJ safe to buy?

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