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EU53 UCO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,964 mi
Last recorded160,964 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,794 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 159,794 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 158,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 157,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 157,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,307 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 132,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,964 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 94,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,318 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread on the outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,318 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread on the outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 12,154 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 UCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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