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EK53 ELJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 123,678 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 123,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,733 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 101,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,222 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,139 miles

n/s screen washer not working

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,140 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 65,140 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 57,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,801 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,089 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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EK53 ELJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK53 ELJ, 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 EK53 ELJ registered?

EK53 ELJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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