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SP53 EXX

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,109 mi
Last recorded123,109 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 123,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 123,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,475 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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SP53 EXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 EXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP53 EXX registered?

SP53 EXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is SP53 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 EXX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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