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SG53 WNW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,149 mi
Last recorded122,149 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 WNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,149 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable steering gator (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 116,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S/F AND N/S/F (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,259 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 95,337 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 87,360 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,135 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,244 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,931 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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SG53 WNW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SG53 WNW, 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 SG53 WNW registered?

SG53 WNW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SG53 WNW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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