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SC53 DHF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,842 mi
Last recorded150,842 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

advise o/s and n/s sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 145,917 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,902 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

advise exhaust corroded

advise o/s sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 129,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 110,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 101,813 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,661 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,907 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,165 miles

REAR BUMP STOP/ SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS PERSIHED

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,367 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 51,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,826 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking at tread edge

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,362 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 DHF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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