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DX53 EOR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EOR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 139,990 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 12 Dec 2016 139,990 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,799 miles

Centre exhaust cat heatshield insecure

MIL on

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 130,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust cat heatshield insecure

MIL on

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 122,326 miles

MIL lamp on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 122,326 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,228 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,228 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,639 miles

boyh front tyres on 2mm

chips in screen

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,461 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs are slightly corroded and wearing thin

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,143 miles

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 EOR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EOR, 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 DX53 EOR registered?

DX53 EOR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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