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EU53 EVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 93,320 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 28 May 2010 80,268 miles

Engine light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2009 67,616 miles

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

o/side door mirror glass slightly cracked view ok at moment

Fail 29 May 2009 67,548 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/side door mirror glass slightly cracked view ok at moment

Pass 31 May 2008 55,246 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 34,878 miles

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

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

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 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

EU53 EVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is EU53 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 EVC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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