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EX53 DNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,845 mi
Last recorded116,845 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,845 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE LEVER IS A LITTLE HIGH

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 112,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,877 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,102 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary repair carried out to heat shield under CAT, Centre exhaust bracket missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 45,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,249 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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EX53 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX53 DNV, 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 EX53 DNV registered?

EX53 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 DNV safe to buy?

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