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WK53 ULL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,738 mi
Last recorded162,738 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ULL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 152,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 135,786 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 135,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 119,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,893 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 32,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,604 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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WK53 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WK53 ULL, 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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WK53 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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