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2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 186cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,812 mi
Last recorded166,812 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine186cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 166,812 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 162,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 152,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 146,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 139,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 131,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,236 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,828 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 118,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,794 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 108,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 108,931 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 103,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 62,458 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 UED is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 186cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

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

Is EU53 UED safe to buy?

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