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EU53 DBV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,001 mi
Last recorded186,001 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 186,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 173,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 173,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 167,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 167,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 161,378 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 161,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 154,168 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 146,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 146,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 139,130 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 115,634 miles

nearside front tyre on wear markers

Fail 2 Feb 2009 115,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on wear markers

Pass 11 Jan 2008 110,572 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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EU53 DBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU53 DBV, 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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EU53 DBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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