MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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