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SY53 VRM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,629 mi
Last recorded140,629 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VRM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 140,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,810 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,553 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,378 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,520 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,780 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 29,864 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,502 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 7,493 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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SY53 VRM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SY53 VRM, 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 SY53 VRM registered?

SY53 VRM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SY53 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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