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DX53 KYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,374 mi
Last recorded105,374 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,752 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belt not fully checked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,836 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,836 miles

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

front number plate craked

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,379 miles

Engine coolant low.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,963 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,639 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 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

DX53 KYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DX53 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KYZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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