MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust flexy slightly blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust flexy slightly blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc's slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Offside wiper poor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes
Drivers view ; wipers split
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Registration ; rear plate deteriorated
Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded
Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread close to manufacturers wear limit
Tyres ; o/s/f tread low , secondary traed balding outer edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes
Drivers view ; wipers split
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Registration ; rear plate deteriorated
Suspension ; rear coil springs corroded
Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread close to manufacturers wear limit
Tyres ; o/s/f tread low , secondary traed balding outer edge
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 19 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 21 %
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Exhaust ; front section deteriorated rear of catalyst , minor leak & weakened
Registration ; rear plate deteriorated
Tyres ; n/s/f tread balding on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
exhaust; front section deteriorated , minor leak at weld , may be weakened
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brakes; *** rear discs & pads have been overheated due to binding , recommend replacement ***
engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
exhaust; front section deteriorated , minor leak at weld , may be weakened
rear number plate deteriorated
unable to spin check both rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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HX53 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 LBE, 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 LBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2003.
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