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DX53 EOF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,660 mi
Last recorded148,660 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,660 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 133,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 133,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 103,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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DX53 EOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX53 EOF, 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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DX53 EOF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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