MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,412 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light staying on
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light staying on
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 nails in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perished
exhaust centre bracket loose
front tyres wearing uneven advise tracking check
offside front undertray loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
2 nails in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perished
exhaust centre bracket loose
front tyres wearing uneven advise tracking check
offside front undertray loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 x high level stoplamp digit inoperative
rear number plate deteriorated/deteriorating
service indicator on
slight corrosion on shock absorbers and nearside rear coil spring
slight perishing on rear tyres and nail in tread area of offside rear
surface corrosion on exhaust
very slight perishing on offside front tyre along with nail in tread and signs of runflat/sidewall damage to inner sidewall
Nail in offside front tyre
high level stoplamp digits inoperative
partial examination only on nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat
rear number plate deteriorating
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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SL53 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 SL53 EGZ, 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 SL53 EGZ registered?
SL53 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is SL53 EGZ safe to buy?
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