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2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,603 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside Front inner steering rack joint has a slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 98,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside Front inner steering rack joint has a slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,133 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has a slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,534 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog lamp operated with headlights (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,702 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty fog light on with dipped beam (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 91,903 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,322 miles

exhaust system sounds troaty but no leak

h/brake travel on limit

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,083 miles

engine running noisy

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,398 miles

(1) slight play in os inner tie rod

Fail 11 Oct 2012 86,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

(1) slight play in os inner tie rod

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,201 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(1)osr tyre pearished & wall damage (2) nearside tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,626 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 81,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,875 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,806 miles

hand braketravel on limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,333 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 77,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,837 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 67,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 51,853 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 UCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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