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SF53 PVP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,708 mi
Last recorded180,708 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 180,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 180,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer burst (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 168,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 168,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 156,645 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 144,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 133,861 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 133,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,928 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 122,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 112,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 112,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,882 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,636 miles

oil level light stays on

Fail 14 Sep 2010 85,629 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level light stays on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 20,582 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 PVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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