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SF53 PWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes poor

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,386 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,386 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 1 Oct 2010 94,433 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,433 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 89,716 miles

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

slight movement to both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,716 miles

slight movement to both front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,723 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,478 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 68,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to nearside front wing

plastic under covers fitted

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 PWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SF53 PWY, 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 PWY registered?

SF53 PWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SF53 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 PWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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