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SL53 ARU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,087 mi
Last recorded157,087 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ARU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 157,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 156,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 143,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf and Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,420 miles

Emissions not tested Apparent mechanical engine fault when carrying out smoke purge before emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp not visible (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Nearside Front Wear indicator wires snapped and insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf and Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,377 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexy's showing sign's of corroision

Hand brake just made legal limit 16%

Fail 6 Nov 2017 131,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipes to rear flexy's showing sign's of corroision

Hand brake just made legal limit 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,583 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at plastic clips on rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at plastic clips at rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges of tyre treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tyre treads and also has a hole in tyre treads on inner edge of tread with cords or ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken at base of coil spring. (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at plastic clips on rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at plastic clips at rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,447 miles

Engine management light.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,442 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,598 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,766 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL53 ARU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL53 ARU, 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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SL53 ARU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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