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SF53 ZRC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

276,810 mi
Last recorded276,810 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 ZRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 276,810 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 239,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills at front have slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2009 238,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both outer sills at front have slight damage

rear seat doesnt secure at lower mounting braket

both front tyre worn badly on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 207,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 169,585 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

handbrake travel close to excess

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Jun 2007 145,529 miles

Front wiper works all the time [does not turn off]

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Sill damage at N/S front

Slight play at N/S/F steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,935 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 121,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 75,616 miles

No plate lights dull

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2005 53,049 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 ZRC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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