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WR53 DXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,288 mi
Last recorded107,288 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 DXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 107,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,423 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,422 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,684 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted to rear ,unable to fully check seat belts, slight play in near side front steering arm,slight wear in front anti roll bar d bushes. rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 21 Nov 2008 73,684 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seats fitted to rear ,unable to fully check seat belts, slight play in near side front steering arm,slight wear in front anti roll bar d bushes. rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,534 miles

engine covers fitted

front discs corroded and worn

movement in steering system. near side

near side rear tyre 3mm, perrished and worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre 3mm and perrished

oil leak

rear discs corroded and worn

rear number plate in poor condiution

under trays fitted

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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WR53 DXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 DXY, 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 WR53 DXY registered?

WR53 DXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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