MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Dampness off oil on top of power steering reservior
Engine Management light stays on
N/S Sill damaged at front
O/S Door mirror filled with silicone
Oil leak at sump plug
Slight play through steering rack on N/S
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes split [ big bushes]
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
nsf outer sill and front bumper damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/R electric window not working from drivers door switch
Rear washers inopperative
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Clutch faulty [shuddering,difficult to get gears]
N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge
N/S/R electric window not going up or down at door switch
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge
Oil leak [breather pipe disconected at cap on rocker cover]
Rear window washers inopperative
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Travel at handbrake high
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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SF53 VLW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 SF53 VLW, 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 SF53 VLW registered?
SF53 VLW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2003.
Is SF53 VLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF53 VLW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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