MOT Status
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189,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in u/joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges low visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavy corrosion also very weak/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion of the casings (5.3.2 (b))
Rear rear pads starting to crumble
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs have corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in u/joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges low visible tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavy corrosion also very weak/BORDERLINE PASS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks have heavy corrosion of the casings (5.3.2 (b))
Rear rear pads starting to crumble
ALL TYRE VAVLES DETEROIRATED
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE-205/55/16-91W
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ALL TYRE VAVLES DETEROIRATED
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE-205/55/16-91W
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
brake pad wear sensor light on
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges
brake pad wear sensor light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
pad wear light on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear wiper split
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake pads on minimum wear limits.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake pads on minimum wear limits.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low
Suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low
both front tyres getting low on tread
underbody shields fitted
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AY03 KOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 AY03 KOU, 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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AY03 KOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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