2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SH53 EYW
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 167,481 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 EYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 167,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH53 EYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (SH53 EYW) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH53 EYW Mileage History
- 17/12/2021146,740 mi
- 13/12/2022157,097 mi+10,357 mi
- 13/12/2022157,097 mi
- 20/01/2024167,481 mi+10,384 mi
- 20/01/2024167,481 mi
Average of roughly 9,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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