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DK53 VEY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

305,400 mi
Last recorded305,400 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 305,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 305,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 304,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 303,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 303,800 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 297,647 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 297,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 284,421 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 284,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 266,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 242,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 242,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 215,928 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 181,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 166,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012
Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,739 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 106,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,998 miles

o/s/r service brake req inspection poor performace

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,837 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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DK53 VEY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DK53 VEY, 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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DK53 VEY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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