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SM53 FWO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,078 mi
Last recorded99,078 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 99,078 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 64,114 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,516 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,418 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,418 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,524 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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SM53 FWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM53 FWO, 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 SM53 FWO registered?

SM53 FWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SM53 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 FWO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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