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EU53 UDZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,159 mi
Last recorded140,159 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 124,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,567 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP PLUG IN VERY BAD STATE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR AND FRONT BOTH (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES SCORED AND DISCOLORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,416 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,475 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 110,475 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,974 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 89,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,919 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,376 miles

engine bay and under body covers

minor oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,494 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 70,725 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine management lamp stays on.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,055 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,144 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,021 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,021 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,304 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 UDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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