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WG53 DHD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,629 miles

Rear shogk absorber bump stop(cover)broken

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,261 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,414 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,414 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat sheild loose

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,604 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broke.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,088 miles

O/S and N/S front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded O.K at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,171 miles

O/S and N/S front discs pitted and corroded. O.K at time of test.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,171 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S and N/S front discs pitted and corroded. O.K at time of test.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,570 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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WG53 DHD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG53 DHD, 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 WG53 DHD registered?

WG53 DHD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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