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DX53 KUT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 115,573 miles

1) Crack in lower section windscreen drivers side.

Fail 24 May 2010 115,573 miles

1) Crack in lower section windscreen drivers side.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 95,346 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 82,151 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 82,151 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 56,635 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 KUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX53 KUT?

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What year was DX53 KUT registered?

DX53 KUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DX53 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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