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EU53 UCW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,467 mi
Last recorded101,467 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,661 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,120 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 71,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 68,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 63,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 59,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 46,272 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 UCW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

EU53 UCW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 UCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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