MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s rear shock light misting of oil
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
inner and outer sills corroded
service due symbol illuminated on mileometer
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel travel very long and unresponsive (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel long travel and spongy - no brake activation until pedal halfway to floor (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very thin and ridge of corrosion and signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very muted (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bouncy and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear dustcover on shock absorber has rotted and dropped
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bouncy and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
dipstick tube snapped
inner and outer sills corroded
service due symbol illuminated on mileometer
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded metal ferrules
both front track rod ends have worn gators
both sills surface corrosion and dented up
park brake effort poor n/s/r- advise check and repair
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
all flexible brake hoses have slightly corroded metal ferrules
both front track rod ends have worn gators
both sills surface corrosion and dented up
park brake effort poor n/s/r- advise check and repair
Engine cover & undertray fitted. Engine oil dipstick tube broken & leaking oil !
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush in subframe (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
center exhaust badly deteriorated.
Nearside Front 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front 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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres have deep cuts in tread. But cords can not be seen.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Center exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn// n/s mirror glass broken
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AU03 APY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 AU03 APY, 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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AU03 APY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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