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SL53 TLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

269,221 mi
Last recorded269,221 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 TLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 269,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 269,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 260,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 253,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 253,197 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,822 miles

advise(nail in n,s,r tyre too close to repair)

advise(rear discs beginning to pit)

advise(rear shocky bodies beginning to corrode)

advise(slight wear & scoring on front discs)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 128,570 miles

advise( both rear tyres wearing close on edge)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 114,412 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise( o,s,f & n,s,r tyres wearing near limit on edges)

advise( slight play at front arb mounts)

advise( various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise( o,s,f & n,s,r tyres wearing near limit on edges)

advise( slight play at front arb mounts)

advise( various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 101,770 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,725 miles

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 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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