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DX53 ETF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,174 mi
Last recorded133,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 ETF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,909 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,902 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 102,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,328 miles

o/s number plate lamp damaged.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,285 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 93,285 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,909 miles

dent and scratch to n/s/r wing

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

dent and scratch to n/s/r wing

eml on

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,855 miles

both front tyres 3mm/ nearside rear tyre 3mm tread deteriorating

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear shocker shield insecure

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads 4mm

Fail 19 Aug 2010 80,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres 3mm/ nearside rear tyre 3mm tread deteriorating

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear shocker shield insecure

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,467 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/ REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN BELOW MANUFACTURES MINIMUM.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM (WILL REQUIRE CHANGING SHORTLY)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,950 miles

rear brake disc,s lipped & worn

windscreen stone chipped (within limit)

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 ETF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX53 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

DX53 ETF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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