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DU52 WKR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,630 mi
Last recorded187,630 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 WKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 187,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 187,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Alt Belt tensioner broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 179,387 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 179,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 172,107 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 171,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 9 Jan 2014 164,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 164,349 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 157,769 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 157,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted nearside rear and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

oil level low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,157 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor conidition

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Fail 12 Dec 2011 145,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear brake discs in poor conidition

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,604 miles

N/S/R brake disc in poor condition

N/S/R tyre slight worn

O/S/R brake disc is rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2010 131,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R brake disc in poor condition

N/S/R tyre slight worn

O/S/R brake disc is rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2009 118,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 118,016 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,851 miles

Coolant level is low

Slight play on O/S/F track rod ball joint

Slight stone chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2008 105,851 miles

Coolant level is low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play on O/S/F track rod ball joint

Slight stone chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,487 miles

Front number plate slighting loose

Fail 5 Dec 2007 85,487 miles

Front number plate slighting loose

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,436 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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DU52 WKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU52 WKR, 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 DU52 WKR registered?

DU52 WKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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