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SP53 VNM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 134,690 miles

Slight wear in front antiroll links. Slight corrosion front suspension sub frame, Rear arches & N/S/R brake pipe. Sill lips dented at front & Rear.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,616 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer rear bracket. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber insecure Offside rear upper mounting plate cracked. (2.7.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake disc surface corroded. Sill lips dented at front & Rear.

Slight wear in front antiroll links. Slight corrosion front suspension sub frame, Suspension arms, Rear arches & N/S/R brake pipe.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,075 miles

Slight corrosion front suspension arms, sub frame, rear axle & fuel tank strap. Slight wear all brake discs.

Slight perishing front suspension arm rear bushes & Sub frame rear bushes.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight corrosion front suspension arms, sub frame, rear axle & fuel tank strap. Slight wear all brake discs.

Slight perishing front suspension arm rear bushes & Sub frame rear bushes.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,769 miles

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone rear bushes.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 122,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges no cords or ply showing

slight movement in steering column plastic covers stopping full inspection or rack inner joint

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,552 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges no cords or ply showing

slight movement in steering column plastic covers stopping full inspection or rack inner joint

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 88,029 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,217 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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,713 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 VNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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