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OY53 SVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 137,615 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 122,815 miles

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

discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,075 miles

Brake pedal long

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,027 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,794 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,262 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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OY53 SVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

OY53 SVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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