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SV53 OKJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,823 mi
Last recorded151,823 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 151,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 151,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 143,411 miles

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

nearside and offside front top stutt mounts worn

radiator coolant leak

slight rumble in nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 133,781 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,109 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 96,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,622 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,481 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes to cylinders

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 64,184 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,860 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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SV53 OKJ 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 62.5%.

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 OKJ, 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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SV53 OKJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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