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SL53 GKG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,488 miles

Rear parking brake effort pass at lower limits n/side lower effort

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,452 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust center mount broken

slight play in rear axle beam bushes

Fail 3 Oct 2015 114,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust center mount broken

slight play in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 102,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Oct 2014 102,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED. BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,354 miles

passengers sunvisor broken pivot

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,030 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,030 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,103 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres ware on edges

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 GKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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