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DK53 VGL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,380 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 112,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in the tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre brake light 95% working

Fail 1 Nov 2016 112,006 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in the tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre split and worn

centre brake light 95% working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,554 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering inner joints

Fail 31 Oct 2015 96,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering inner joints

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 82,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,513 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,376 miles

nearside mirror secured with tape

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked and perished (2003 date stamped)

offside rear tyre sidewall badly scuffed

various small stone chips in front screen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,414 miles

Heavy side wall rubbing on all tyres.

Offside front tyre worn low.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,414 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Heavy side wall rubbing on all tyres.

Offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall perrished

uneven tread wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,709 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,127 miles

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

n/s miorror cracked

rear wiper worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,243 miles

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

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

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 VGL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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