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EU53 ULG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

302,353 mi
Last recorded302,353 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ULG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 302,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 302,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 277,161 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 250,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 209,633 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 168,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 118,190 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 ULG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

EU53 ULG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is EU53 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ULG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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