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DK53 VGG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,952 miles

underside of places rusty

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 99,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,855 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,396 miles

Brake servo hose starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,123 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,697 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 VGG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

DK53 VGG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 VGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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