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DX53 ENY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ENY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 177,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 171,158 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 171,158 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 161,226 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 161,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,883 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 9 Dec 2014 129,424 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 113,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,640 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,540 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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DX53 ENY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX53 ENY, 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 DX53 ENY registered?

DX53 ENY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DX53 ENY safe to buy?

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