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2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,138 mi
Last recorded209,138 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 209,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop light inoperative

drivers door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s front indicator lens missing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 209,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop light inoperative

drivers door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 203,771 miles

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

offside front indicator incomplete

offside front mirror caseing loose

Fail 27 Feb 2014 203,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

offside front indicator incomplete

offside front mirror caseing loose

Pass 25 Feb 2013 201,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body sill damage

brake pad sensor light on

centre stop part not working

o/s/f indiator lense adrift

Pass 3 Mar 2012 200,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 195,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 172,775 miles

centre stop lamp bulbs n/w

Fail 16 Feb 2010 152,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 127,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 145,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 95,364 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 UKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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