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WM53 OKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,891 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 157,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 150,336 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 150,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 130,708 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,697 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,701 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing low edges.

nearside rear buffer broken.

offside rear two small cuts in tread.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,742 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,742 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,706 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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WM53 OKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WM53 OKL, 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 WM53 OKL registered?

WM53 OKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is WM53 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 OKL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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