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SP53 EOW

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

259,778 mi
Last recorded259,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 259,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 259,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 254,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 252,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 250,512 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 250,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 250,449 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 8 Feb 2013 249,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 79,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 126,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,067 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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SP53 EOW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SP53 EOW, 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 SP53 EOW registered?

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

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