MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills at front have slight damage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills at front have slight damage
rear seat doesnt secure at lower mounting braket
both front tyre worn badly on outer edges
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
exhaust starting to corrode
handbrake travel close to excess
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Front wiper works all the time [does not turn off]
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear wiper blade rubber burst
Sill damage at N/S front
Slight play at N/S/F steering rack
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
No plate lights dull
O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge
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 ZRC 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 81.8%.
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 SF53 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?
SF53 ZRC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is SF53 ZRC safe to buy?
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