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WF53 SYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 SYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,527 miles

front brake discs corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,428 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusty and pads poor

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,426 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc rusty and pads poor

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,418 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,915 miles

front and rear brake discs rusy on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,253 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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WF53 SYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WF53 SYJ, 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 WF53 SYJ registered?

WF53 SYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 SYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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