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OY53 SWF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,483 mi
Last recorded166,483 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 166,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,463 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 154,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 148,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,414 miles

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,842 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,090 miles

hi line stop lamp not working ? may not be wire up

Fail 21 Sep 2011 74,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,839 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 SWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

OY53 SWF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is OY53 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 SWF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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