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SA53 EHR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 EHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 100,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,384 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion for age of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2025 93,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion for age of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 86,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,806 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (both) (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe union onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe union onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,242 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,254 miles

N/S/R tyre has cracks in inner sidewall. Tread depth close to limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and off side (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both too flexers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres walls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 49,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,124 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 45,012 miles

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

unable to check center rear seatbelt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,012 miles

unable to check center rear seatbelt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,972 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,907 miles

Both front wipers smearing

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,019 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,019 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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SA53 EHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA53 EHR, 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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SA53 EHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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