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SW53 AKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 AKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 122,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,675 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,825 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,233 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

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 AKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SW53 AKO, 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 SW53 AKO registered?

SW53 AKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is SW53 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 AKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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