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EU53 DDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

142,822 mi
Last recorded142,822 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,255 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 136,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,689 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 112,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 110,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing.

Offside Front Tyre wearing.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 108,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing.

Offside Front Tyre wearing.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,285 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,963 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake arm not returning to stop on caliper

Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear hand brake arm not returning to stop on caliper

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,154 miles

Suggest washer jet replacement soon!

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,017 miles

Rear shock absorbers bump stops may require replacement soon!

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,861 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 DDZ 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 80.8%.

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 EU53 DDZ, 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 EU53 DDZ registered?

EU53 DDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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