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WN53 DFD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 124,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

accident damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2012 124,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

accident damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2011 105,515 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2011 105,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 94,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both number plates slightly deterioated

Fail 7 May 2010 94,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both number plates slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,996 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,684 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 49,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WN53 DFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN53 DFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 DFD registered?

WN53 DFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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