MOT Status
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207,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Underside Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall outter (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/ and n/s sills damaged
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes greased
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s/ and n/s sills damaged
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes greased
parking brake has little reserve travel
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)
os and ns front floors to sills slightly distorted
rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
metal brake pipes to and from rear flex hoses slightly corroded
os and ns front floors to sills slightly distorted
os and ns rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
metal brake pipes to and from rear flex hoses slightly corroded
os and ns front floors to sills slightly distorted
os and ns rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front and rear brake readings fluctuating slightly
metal brake pipes to and from rear flex hoses slightly corroded
rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
sill edges slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
slight movement in ns steering rack inner joint
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
os rear brake binding slightly when jacked up
rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
slight movement in ns steering rack inner joint
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear
park brake travels high
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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CK53 MSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 CK53 MSV, 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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CK53 MSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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