MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear axle bushes cracking
both rear shocker bump stops split
coolant level slightly low as presented -topped up -please monitor
exhaust back box rear mount braket corroded
oil leak on engine
oil level low at time of test now topped up
rear wiper blade split and wrong type
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
1 bulb in high level stop lamp not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear axle bushes cracking
both rear shocker bump stops split
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust back box rear mount braket corroded
heat sheild on exhaust cat loose
oil leak on engine
oil level low at time of test now topped up
rear wiper blade split and wrong type
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front number plate cracked
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear brake disc scored
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear brake disc scored
rear number plate has water damage
tyre size: 205/50R17 93W
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
nearside front brake disc slightly worn
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front brake disc slightly worn
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
rear number plate has water damage
tyre size: 205/50R17 93W
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
nearside windscreen wiper worn
offside windscreen wiper worn
tyre size: 205/50R17W
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside rear tyre worn on both edges
nearside windscreen wiper worn
offside windscreen wiper worn
tyre size: 205/50R17W
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
boot has excess amounts of personal effects -not allowing full inspection
n/S headlight height adjuster not working
nail in central area of O/S/R tyre tread
rear brake discs in poor condition -corroded/pitted
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
vehicle fitted with child seat in N/S/R -not allowing full inspection of belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX53 DAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FX53 DAO, 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 FX53 DAO registered?
FX53 DAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FX53 DAO safe to buy?
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