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SF53 PVN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,796 mi
Last recorded83,796 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion developing on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,283 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

water inside offside front indicator unit

Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

water inside offside front indicator unit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,385 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,359 miles

hi level brake light does not fully function

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight movement in offside and nearside strut upper mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hi level brake light does not fully function

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight movement in offside and nearside strut upper mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 62,004 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,815 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,300 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 PVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SF53 PVN, 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 SF53 PVN registered?

SF53 PVN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SF53 PVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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