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SA53 EHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,569 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,229 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,665 miles

centre exhaust bracket requires welding but is fully supported

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,230 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 EHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA53 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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