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DX03 OUY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,923 mi
Last recorded194,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 194,923 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 168,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 155,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 141,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 132,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f seatbelt slighty slow to return

Pass 23 Jul 2008 119,728 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

os rear lamp lens damaged

windscreen chipped in ns swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2007 101,479 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 78,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,529 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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DX03 OUY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DX03 OUY, 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 DX03 OUY registered?

DX03 OUY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DX03 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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