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EU53 ZSE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,941 mi
Last recorded110,941 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,941 miles

front wipers worn

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,336 miles

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty on inner edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 101,336 miles

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

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

advise child seat fitted to o/s/r

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty on inner edge

advise rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,328 miles

nearside and offside front of sills slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,088 miles

front sills slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,029 miles

front anti roll bar bushs slightly worn

nearside and offside front of sills slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,147 miles

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres all tread low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,802 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,802 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted x 2 cant fully inspect rear seat belts

front brake discs corroded and pads low

front outer sills lips crushed but ok

front tyre treads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise front discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,254 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

rear wiper blade slightly split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,043 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

EU53 ZSE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EU53 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 ZSE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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