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DK53 VFO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,461 mi
Last recorded134,461 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,461 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,792 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,803 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 89,798 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,928 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)

front disc's corroded

heat shield loose but still secure

slight brake judder

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s servo pipe cracking

o/s & n/s/ front dirt panels insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2009 56,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s servo pipe cracking

o/s & n/s/ front dirt panels insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2008 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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