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SL53 GKC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by trolley jack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged by trolley jack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2013 49,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,350 miles

eml on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,096 miles

All 4 tyres are approaching wear indicators.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,924 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,331 miles

All 4 discs are showing some signs of wear and corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,495 miles

park brake 16%

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 GKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

SL53 GKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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