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MC53 DHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 77,122 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 77,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,410 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,028 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,540 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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MC53 DHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC53 DHY, 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 MC53 DHY registered?

MC53 DHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MC53 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 DHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC53 DHY have outstanding finance?

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