MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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DX53 EOZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EOZ, 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 EOZ registered?
DX53 EOZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is DX53 EOZ safe to buy?
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