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SD53 WFK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

335,268 mi
Last recorded335,268 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 335,268 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 335,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cut at top ferrule (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both very dim (1.1.C.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57 percent (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainline front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 332,885 miles

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

offside rear coil spring pig tail broken

Pass 30 Oct 2013 329,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front sills and floor damaged

both sides rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 329,617 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front sills and floor damaged

both sides rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 324,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 324,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 318,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted to rear at time of test

rear brake imbalance of 44 percent

Pass 30 Nov 2010 312,132 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 312,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 305,824 miles

rear brake imbalance of 47 percent

Pass 20 Nov 2008 298,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 242,489 miles

Front screen chipped but not affecting drivers view of road.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 242,489 miles

Front screen chipped but not affecting drivers view of road.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 193,512 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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SD53 WFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD53 WFK, 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 SD53 WFK registered?

SD53 WFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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