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VX53 DYU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 DYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 158,753 miles

engine noise

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Fail 24 Jul 2019 158,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine noise

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 24 Jul 2018 157,394 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 157,392 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 20 Jul 2017 156,328 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,256 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 125,431 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 125,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,047 miles

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

N/S sill panel damaged

Rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension bump stops disentegrated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,077 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seat is fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2007 77,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seat is fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,901 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 67,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VX53 DYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX53 DYU, 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 VX53 DYU registered?

VX53 DYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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