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EA53 SHJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,778 mi
Last recorded172,778 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 172,778 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 172,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 162,689 miles

n/s front tyre wear on edge

o/s front tyre close to limit on edges

small split n/s front track rod end boot

Pass 19 Nov 2014 151,529 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 140,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 130,283 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 130,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,673 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 106,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,790 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,021 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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EA53 SHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA53 SHJ, 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 EA53 SHJ registered?

EA53 SHJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is EA53 SHJ safe to buy?

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