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SW53 AHX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

178,174 mi
Last recorded178,174 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 178,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 178,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 162,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding in places front/rear

exhaust only repaired to pass still in very poor condition

front reg plate is deteriorating

n/s rear brake hose/pipe assy on axle corroding

o/s front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end

Fail 10 Nov 2014 162,542 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding in places front/rear

front reg plate is deteriorating

n/s rear brake hose/pipe assy on axle corroding

o/s front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

rear of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end

Pass 3 Dec 2013 150,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs are corroding

o/s rear brake pads wearing low approx 3mm and disc is in poor condition strongly advised

o/s sill panel is damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2013 150,833 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs are corroding

o/s rear brake pads wearing low approx 3mm and disc is in poor condition strongly advised

o/s sill panel is damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2012 139,332 miles

1 bulb out on high level stop lamp

n/s headlamp dip beam on max low

o/s rear brake disc inner face deteriorating

o/s rear brake shield corroding/deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2012 139,152 miles

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

1 bulb out on high level stop lamp

n/s headlamp dip beam on max low

o/s rear brake disc inner face deteriorating

o/s rear brake shield corroding/deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2011 123,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brakes require attention as brake balance was 23% (max25%)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,209 miles

front brakes require attention as brake balance was 23% (max25%)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,749 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

both rear bake flexy hose/pipe assys are deteriorated and pitted s/adv

both sills are damaged at front (jack damage???)

front brake discs in poor condition corroded/pitted

n/s wiper blade worn/split

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit (gas lights 5051 to adj)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 108,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

both rear bake flexy hose/pipe assys are deteriorated and pitted s/adv

both sills are damaged at front (jack damage???)

front brake discs in poor condition corroded/pitted

n/s wiper blade worn/split

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit (gas lights 5051 to adj)

rear brake discs in poor condition ie pitted and worn!!

Pass 20 Nov 2009 93,373 miles

All discs corroded

Minor exhaust leak at cat

Smokey on emmisions test, advice diesel treatment is used

Wear at bottom of steering column

Fail 16 Nov 2009 93,140 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

All discs corroded

Minor exhaust leak at cat

Smokey on emmisions test, advice diesel treatment is used

Wear at bottom of steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,095 miles

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

o/s headlamp aim on low limit (only adjust using vas 5051 )

o/s rear tyre wearing

Fail 30 Nov 2007 62,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight play or wear at steering

Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,166 miles

very slight play or wear at steering

Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

suspct antiroll bar bushes.(rumble from front)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,379 miles

suspct antiroll bar bushes.(rumble from front)

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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SW53 AHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SW53 AHX, 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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SW53 AHX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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