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SF53 EZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,024 mi
Last recorded119,024 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked - strong advise (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in hub - further investigation required - strong advise

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and the middle brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play also the upper gaiter is slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow and in poor condition

engine oil level and coolant level too high

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,675 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,745 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,802 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,136 miles

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

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

noise from rear brakes when hot

Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noise from rear brakes when hot

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,027 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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SF53 EZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF53 EZN, 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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SF53 EZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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