MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nail in Nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Spare tyre flat
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine management lamp illuminated
Near side front lower ball joint dust boot deteriorated
Nearside front track rod end dust boot deteriorated
Off side front lower ball joint dust boot deteriorated
Off side front track rod end dust boot deteriorated
Very slight play in off side front steering rack end
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust center mount loose
slight play in os inner rack joint
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play offside front wheel.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight play offside front wheel.
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
anti roll bar bushes worn
both rear suspension bumpstops perished
centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]
rear exhaust box bracket partially broken
slight play in offside track rod inner joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
anti roll bar bushes worn
both rear suspension bumpstops perished
centre exhaust box bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]
rear exhaust box bracket partially broken
slight play in offside track rod inner joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust box bracket broken[exhaust still supported]
nearside wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated
offside rear light lens cracked[not showing white light to rear]
offside wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HX53 FVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 HX53 FVE, 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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HX53 FVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2003.
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