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WG53 DHE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,683 mi
Last recorded167,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 167,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 166,455 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 166,432 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 164,943 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 164,943 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 163,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 160,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 160,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 153,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside & offside front sill area's damaged / corroding

nearside & offside rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2018 150,045 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear shock shrouds insecure nearside and offside

Pass 9 Feb 2017 148,498 miles

nearside & offside rear coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2016 146,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear pin & bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside & offside steering rack inner rack end joints slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 145,189 miles

slight play in both inner steering arm ball joints (in steering rack)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,984 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 140,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 140,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 137,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 134,012 miles

exhaust mount broken but system still fully supported

Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 123,638 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted/engine under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 102,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,098 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 DHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

WG53 DHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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