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WG53 DHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 108,226 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,227 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear registration plate lamp glass missing.

slight play on offside front steering rack arm.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,227 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear registration plate lamp glass missing.

slight play on offside front steering rack arm.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,784 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,866 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,192 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 DHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 WG53 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

WG53 DHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WG53 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 DHX 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.

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