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ET53 ETE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ETE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,896 miles

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit 195/65/15

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Vehicle smoking during emissions smoke test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,979 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,368 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,322 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 85,545 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 77,140 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 67,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2008 56,923 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,125 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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ET53 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ET53 ETE, 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 ET53 ETE registered?

ET53 ETE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is ET53 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 ETE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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