MOT Status
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166,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front indicator taped up
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on edge
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front indicator taped up
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
nearside front indicator lense damaged
nearside front wishbone corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone coroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage on nearside front
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone coroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage on nearside front
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
offside fornt tyre wearing on edge
both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
both front wishbone bushes starting to seperate
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front no plate deteraited
offside front indicator lense missing
front no plate deteriated
front no plate deteriated
both front tyres wearing on edge
front number plate deteriorated
offside suspension arm bush starting to separate
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres wearing on edge
front number plate deteriorated
offside suspension arm bush starting to separate
front no plate deteritated
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
oil leak
both front antil roo bar bushes worn
rear no plate deterited
offside front indicator starting to show white light
playa in both front anti roll bar bushes
rear no plate deterited
rear no plate starting to deteriate
slight fluctuation on front brakes
marks on car
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 CE53 LBG, 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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CE53 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is CE53 LBG safe to buy?
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