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SP53 EWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,304 mi
Last recorded210,304 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 210,304 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 179,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 140,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,271 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 110,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,198 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

play at nearside track rod and offside track rod at inner joints.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,189 miles

play at nearside track rod and offside track rod at inner joints.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,124 miles

both track rods have slight play at steering rack joints

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,664 miles

slght play in steering rack joints.

tyres;nearside front and offside rear treads at 2.5mm.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,457 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 EWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

SP53 EWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is SP53 EWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 EWN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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