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DN03 TUP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,142 mi
Last recorded187,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 TUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 187,142 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 187,142 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 184,746 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipes corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all x4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,900 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 165,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 164,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 154,250 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 135,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 122,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 122,246 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 104,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 86,567 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 17 May 2010 70,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 70,536 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)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,295 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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DN03 TUP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN03 TUP, 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 DN03 TUP registered?

DN03 TUP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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