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EU53 ESG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,308 mi
Last recorded148,308 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 146,068 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,224 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 140,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,805 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split in two

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Engine undertray missing

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 15 Sep 2017 116,048 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split in two

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Engine undertray missing

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

damage to underside of vehicle on bumper/unde rtray area-under tray missing

small oil leaks to engine

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wipers slightly smearing

damage to underside of vehicle on bumper/unde rtray area-under tray missing

small oil leaks to engine

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 19 Sep 2014 92,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,021 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,709 miles

rear coil springs corrosive

underside engine tray missing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,709 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corrosive

underside engine tray missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,319 miles

both rear seat belts slow to retract

front wiper blades streaking slightly

slight corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,319 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear seat belts slow to retract

front wiper blades streaking slightly

slight corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

Fail 19 Sep 2011 72,755 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,755 miles

engine oil level low

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,785 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,785 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,022 miles

all rear belts not checked due to child seats fitted

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLEASE BE ADVISED REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TOO CHILD SEATS AND LUGAGE

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,050 miles

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

PLEASE BE ADVISED REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TOO CHILD SEATS AND LUGAGE

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 ESG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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