MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front exhaust flexie.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split and have some play in them
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split and have some play in them
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on dash
oil level low
unable to ckeck rear seat belts
Front tyres are approaching wear indicators.
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre tread 2mm on inside edge / offside front 3mm on inside and outside edges also small cuts in nearside outer sidewall / not showing cord also rim damaged/kerbed 205/55r16 alloy rims
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 TKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SL53 TKY, 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 TKY registered?
SL53 TKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is SL53 TKY safe to buy?
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