MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Upper stop light not working
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers park a little high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroding; offside missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect dust cover loose as well (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear tow bar electric socket damaged; wires intact
brake fluid discolouring; change due?
exhaust deteriorating
rear axle beam corroding
underbody and components corroding
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front wipers park a little high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front brake back plate corroding; offside missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle beam corroding
Rear tow bar trailer socket damaged wires intact
brake fluid darkening, change due?
exhaust deteriorating
underbody components corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose on shaft (2.5.C.1a)
front brake back plates corroding
jacking damage both outer sills
screw missing offside rear number plate lamp
underbody and components corroding
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb tint fading (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot loose on shaft (2.5.C.1a)
front brake back plates corroding
jacking damage both outer sills
screw missing offside rear number plate lamp
underbody and components corroding
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Front windscreen wipers not switching off, operate on long delay; also slight smearing
Nearside Front Upper noise from spring/ top mount no freeplay evident
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorber dust covers loose
underbody components corroding
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Front windscreen wipers not switching off, operate on long delay; also slight smearing
Nearside Front Upper noise from spring/ top mount no freeplay evident
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear shock absorber dust covers loose
underbody components corroding
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
rear beam axle corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV53 MMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 CV53 MMJ, 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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CV53 MMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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