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SV53 ESN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,354 mi
Last recorded123,354 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ESN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 123,354 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 123,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 116,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 108,879 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,869 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 99,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 19 Oct 2013 88,280 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sills slightly distorted

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,280 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sills slightly distorted

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,422 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 80,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,992 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,273 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

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 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

SV53 ESN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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