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EU53 FRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,926 mi
Last recorded166,926 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 166,926 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 161,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 154,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 139,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 128,154 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,445 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush very slight play in wishbone rubber but not excessive (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,100 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

slight play in both bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,755 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,755 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r door fails to open from outside

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,350 miles

o/s/r door fails to open from outside

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,162 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,522 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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