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EU53 UDL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,822 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 59,353 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UDL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

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

Is EU53 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 UDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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