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EU53 FEM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,601 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 152,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,291 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,113 miles

Offside Front wing accident damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2016 129,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,641 miles

front number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2015 117,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,835 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,835 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 75,253 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,258 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,501 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 42,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,156 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 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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EU53 FEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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