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SN53 AAV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,081 mi
Last recorded101,081 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 AAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,136 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded, but not likely to become insecure.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame rear bushes perished, but without excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 98,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger heavily corroded, but not likely to become insecure.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame rear bushes perished, but without excess movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,271 miles

Front Sub frame corroded.

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

Offside Front Front wishbone bush is slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,749 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but is adequately supported.

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,557 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,592 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,157 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,114 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,052 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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SN53 AAV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN53 AAV, 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 SN53 AAV registered?

SN53 AAV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SN53 AAV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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