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EU53 UKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,331 mi
Last recorded185,331 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 185,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 177,682 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 177,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 173,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 173,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 155,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 128,041 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 128,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 101,316 miles

o/s/mirror/cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2006 84,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,263 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 UKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

EU53 UKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is EU53 UKH safe to buy?

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