MOT Status
ValidMileage
244,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
undercoversfitted
underside rusting
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement +offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
rusting underside
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
under covers fitted
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE
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DX53 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 DX53 OVJ, 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 DX53 OVJ registered?
DX53 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is DX53 OVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX53 OVJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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