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OY53 SVO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2014 142,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 128,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,121 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,146 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,351 miles

damage to o/s rear axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OY53 SVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OY53 SVO, 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 OY53 SVO registered?

OY53 SVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is OY53 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 SVO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY53 SVO have outstanding finance?

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