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EK53 ENO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,867 mi
Last recorded105,867 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ENO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 105,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 105,867 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Unable to turn hazard warning lights off with engine running. (Intermittent fault) (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,736 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 100,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,243 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,243 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,987 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 50,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 47,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,024 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,779 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ENO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK53 ENO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 ENO registered?

EK53 ENO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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