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WL53 HGD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

375,678 mi
Last recorded375,678 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 375,678 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside sil panel corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 19 Dec 2014 375,672 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside sil panel corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Dec 2013 371,258 miles

Oil level lamp on

Fail 13 Dec 2013 371,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil level lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 367,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag light on

nearside sil panel damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2011 353,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 327,333 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 287,141 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers not secure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 246,350 miles

Some imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 206,280 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 159,862 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade perished

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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WL53 HGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 WL53 HGD, 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 WL53 HGD registered?

WL53 HGD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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