MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering rack n/side
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX53 EMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 DX53 EMJ, 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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How do I check the history of DX53 EMJ?
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What year was DX53 EMJ registered?
DX53 EMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DX53 EMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX53 EMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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