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SM53 RWO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 114,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Travel on handbrake lever

Wing corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust coroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 109,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test scary Mary picture ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,330 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,367 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 60,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,398 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,403 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 24,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

SM53 RWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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