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SV53 BHP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,349 mi
Last recorded189,349 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 189,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 174,580 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,819 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2014 139,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 119,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

weld brocken on centre exhaust bracket

Pass 30 Aug 2008 64,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,727 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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SV53 BHP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SV53 BHP, 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 SV53 BHP registered?

SV53 BHP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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