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SF53 VKB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,281 mi
Last recorded206,281 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 206,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 187,396 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 176,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 162,003 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 161,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 145,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 75,345 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 75,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

SF53 VKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is SF53 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 VKB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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