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DK53 VGF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,303 miles

play in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Jun 2020 92,289 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,766 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,947 miles

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

Front both wiper blades ripped badly

Front suspension has been lowered extensivly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement oil saturated (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension has been lowered extensivly

engine management light on constantly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

movement in n/s & o/s/front steering rack end shafts

movement in n/s & o/s/front steering rack end shafts

vehicle has been extensively lowered

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,501 miles

Advise - Starter Slow

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 200,059 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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DK53 VGF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

DK53 VGF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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