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SF53 VLT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,487 mi
Last recorded229,487 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 229,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 203,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 173,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 150,455 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 150,455 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 123,320 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 123,318 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,955 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 93,953 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 20 Jun 2005 60,957 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 VLT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

SF53 VLT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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