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DX53 OWD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,363 miles

engine light indicates there may be a fault

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 88,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear footbrake and handbrake in efficent

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,236 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)

offside rear footbrake and handbrake in efficent

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,424 miles

slight play noted in steering rack offside

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,815 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)

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 OWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

DX53 OWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DX53 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 OWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX53 OWD have outstanding finance?

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