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EJ53 EHM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,297 mi
Last recorded43,297 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 EHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,644 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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EJ53 EHM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ53 EHM, 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 EJ53 EHM registered?

EJ53 EHM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is EJ53 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 EHM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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