MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Wipers smearing screen
all brake flexibles deteriorated and ferrules corroded
o/s mirror has slight play
oil leaks
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
sills corroded
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight cracking rear tyres
slight dampness n/s/f shock absorber
slight deterioration in front suspension arm bushes
slight play in front top suspension mounts
small chips in screen
suspension components corroded eg shocks, front springs, front arms/subframes and rear axle
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all brake flexibles deteriorated and ferrules corroded
o/s mirror has slight play
oil leaks
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
sills corroded
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight cracking rear tyres
slight dampness n/s/f shock absorber
slight deterioration in front suspension arm bushes
slight play in front top suspension mounts
small chips in screen
suspension components corroded eg shocks, front springs, front arms/subframes and rear axle
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bump stops perished (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake cables notchy
Offside Rear brake pipe to flex hose corroded
Rear outer seat belts slow to return
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front shocker damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at 10mm (8.3.1a)
corrosion underside
deterioration in some suspension bushes
front discs corroded and worn
hazard switch intermittent fault
slight play steering column
some brake pipes corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front shocker damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at 10mm (8.3.1a)
corrosion underside
deterioration in some suspension bushes
front discs corroded and worn
hazard switch intermittent fault
slight play steering column
some brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded numerous others (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
other springs corroded
slight corrosion on underside and components
slight wear in suspension bushes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded numerous others (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
other springs corroded
slight corrosion on underside and components
slight wear in suspension bushes
front suspension bushes slightly worn
handbrake slightly notchy
o/s mirror slightly damaged
other brake pipes slightly corroded
rear springs corroded
screen chipped
slight dampness on n/s/f shock absorber
very slight play in steering column
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front suspension bushes slightly worn
handbrake slightly notchy
o/s mirror slightly damaged
other brake pipes slightly corroded
rear springs corroded
screen chipped
slight dampness on n/s/f shock absorber
very slight play in steering column
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes corroded
both front tyres cracking round sidewalls 195/65/15 91h
front screen chipped
hand brake jerky when opperated
hazard switch slightly sticky
n/s/f shock absorber damp
slight movement front suspension bushes
very slight play steering column
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake cables notchy
slight mark on n/s/f brake hose
front brake pads/discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on some brake pipes
filter for brake fluid reservior lying at water bottle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes
slight mark on n/s/f brake flexible
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes
slight mark on n/s/f brake flexible
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower arms rear bushes just starting to crack
both rear brake pipes starting to corrode from flexi to wheel cylinders
front to rear brake pipes at rear flexis starting to corrode
o/s/r brake slightly sticky
slight wear front discs
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AF03 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AF03 DSY, 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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AF03 DSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.
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