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WK53 ULW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ULW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 113,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 86,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,630 miles

REAR TYRESWEARING ON EDGES

Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,424 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 ULW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULW, 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 WK53 ULW registered?

WK53 ULW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WK53 ULW safe to buy?

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