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SP53 CLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,521 mi
Last recorded180,521 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 180,521 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush

Fail 8 Sep 2015 180,521 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush

Pass 6 Oct 2014 163,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 163,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 154,162 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 154,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corodded inside

Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,584 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 124,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,431 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,877 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,877 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar; both inner bushes have play in them.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 64,009 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 64,006 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,184 miles

nearside front tyre has worn tread to 0mm at inner edge.

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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SP53 CLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP53 CLF, 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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SP53 CLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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