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SC53 ANF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ANF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside undersill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 151,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside undersill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 146,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 133,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 133,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2014 120,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2013 115,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,876 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,599 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 94,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,350 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,985 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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SC53 ANF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC53 ANF, 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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SC53 ANF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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