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SL53 UDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,829 mi
Last recorded214,829 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 214,829 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 214,829 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 188,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arm bushes have slight play/seperation

nsr shocker cover in/op

nsr tyre 2mm

osr number plate light dim

osr tyre 1.8mm centre of tread

Fail 9 Nov 2012 188,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arm bushes have slight play/seperation

nsr shocker cover in/op

nsr tyre 2mm

osr number plate light dim

osr tyre 1.8mm centre of tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 156,426 miles

both front sills damaged x2.

front disc inner faces heavily corroded x2, nsr shocker dust cover insecure x1

front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond x2.

nsr tyre tread skipping,cross match of winter tyre and standard tyre on rear axle.

osf seat belt stalk button worn.

osf shocker damp.

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes bubbling under paint corroded x2.

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 8 Oct 2011 155,978 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front sills damaged x2.

front disc inner faces heavily corroded x2, nsr shocker dust cover insecure x1

front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond x2.

nsr tyre tread skipping,cross match of winter tyre and standard tyre on rear axle.

osf seat belt stalk button worn.

osf shocker damp.

rear brake inbalance 35%%%

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes bubbling under paint corroded x2.

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 140,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 130,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 130,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 106,365 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 106,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,032 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,154 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 58,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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