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SP53 ERO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ERO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,519 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,943 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,943 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,051 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 ERO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SP53 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

SP53 ERO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2003.

Is SP53 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 ERO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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