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SM53 WWO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,764 mi
Last recorded140,764 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 140,764 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in poor condition corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front strut top bearings sticking spring jumping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill lips damaged

both rear foam bump stops damaged

exhaust mid section tight to floor

fuel cap sealing rubber seal perished

Fail 18 Nov 2022 124,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs in poor condition corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front strut top bearings sticking spring jumping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spare steel wheel fitted smaller steel wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill lips damaged

both rear foam bump stops damaged

exhaust mid section tight to floor

fuel cap sealing rubber seal perished

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,152 miles

rack damp

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,163 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,486 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,485 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 98,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and support bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on it

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 92,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and support bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on it

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,473 miles

exhaust bracket on mid section broken but system is still secure

Fail 21 Nov 2016 87,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split and perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking 205 55 16

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,716 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/ sill damaged but not holed

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r at time of test

x2 heat shields insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,732 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,834 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 22,834 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 Dec 2006 12,006 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 WWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SM53 WWO, 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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SM53 WWO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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