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EU53 DBZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,323 mi
Last recorded224,323 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 DBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 224,323 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 224,323 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 213,435 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 201,387 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 201,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 194,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 194,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 180,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 180,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 162,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 162,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 142,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 121,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,594 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,700 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,269 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 DBZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DBZ, 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 DBZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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