MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion to front shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Cracks in auxiliary belt
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Engine oil 2/3 full
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Slight play detected in NS inner steering arm
Slight play detected in OSF top strut mount when suspended
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Corrosion to front shocks
Corrosion to rear springs
Cracks in auxiliary belt
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Engine oil 2/3 full
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Slight play detected in NS inner steering arm
Slight play detected in OSF top strut mount when suspended
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to rear brake ferrules
Corrosion to rear springs
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil level low - car being serviced after MOT
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight corrosion to fuel tank straps
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wing accident damaged
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front wing accident damaged
brake pad warning illuminated
front number plate poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
both front tyres nearing limits 205/55/16
both rear shock absorbers weak
engine undertray loose
front number plate poor condition
wheel alignment check
both front shock absorbers seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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EU53 FEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?
EU53 FEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is EU53 FEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU53 FEM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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