MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear axle bushes cracking
front number plate cracked
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear door not opening from inside or outside
offside rear shocker bump stop split
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear axle bushes cracking
front number plate cracked
nearside reverse light not working
offside rear door not opening from inside or outside
offside rear shocker bump stop split
rear wiper blade worn
front number plate slightly cracked
nearside front tyre slightly low tread
offside front tyre slightly low tread
ADVISE CAM BELT RENEW
CLUTCH JUDDER
LH WIPER BLADE RENEW
RADIATOR LEAKING
REAR WIPER BLADE RENEW
SCREEN STICKERS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
ADVISE CAM BELT RENEW
CLUTCH JUDDER
LH WIPER BLADE RENEW
RADIATOR LEAKING
REAR WIPER BLADE RENEW
SCREEN STICKERS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear blade wiper u/s
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DG53 FBJ, 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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What year was DG53 FBJ registered?
DG53 FBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is DG53 FBJ safe to buy?
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