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DX53 OUW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 146,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,332 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Aug 2015 111,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE / ADVISE ATTENTION

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,933 miles

Chip in screen zone A, on limit 10 mm

Front discs worn and lipped , corroded on inner face

Nearside front damper moist

Offside front lower arm rear mounting bush started to split

Offside rear indicator slightly faded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Chip in screen zone A, on limit 10 mm

Front discs worn and lipped , corroded on inner face

Nearside front damper moist

Offside front lower arm rear mounting bush started to split

Offside rear indicator slightly faded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,050 miles

o/s/f lower arm inner rear bush starting to split

wear lips on front brake discs & slight run out

Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,050 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm inner rear bush starting to split

wear lips on front brake discs & slight run out

Fail 26 Nov 2010 57,524 miles

O/side front lower arm rear bush starting to split. Slight distortion on front brake discs.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,524 miles

O/side front lower arm rear bush starting to split. Slight distortion on front brake discs.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,556 miles

tyre treads getting low

Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,677 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,932 miles

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

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 OUW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

DX53 OUW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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