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EU53 ZRJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,260 mi
Last recorded244,260 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ZRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 244,260 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 244,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 230,955 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 222,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges 1mm-1.6mm raised tread pattern

o/s/f cv gaiter has greese residue but no signes of split or wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 222,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges 1mm-1.6mm raised tread pattern

o/s/f cv gaiter has greese residue but no signes of split or wear

Pass 4 Jan 2011 213,275 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2010 199,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 186,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 162,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 121,803 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 ZRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 ZRJ registered?

EU53 ZRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is EU53 ZRJ safe to buy?

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