MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
battery insecure
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside steering rack gaiter come off steerin rack
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD53 SGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SD53 SGZ, 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 SD53 SGZ registered?
SD53 SGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2003.
Is SD53 SGZ safe to buy?
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