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WN53 DFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 DFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 163,561 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 163,560 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 151,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 151,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 138,828 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 138,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,331 miles

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

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 DFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DFE, 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 WN53 DFE registered?

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

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