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259,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear handbrake/caliper sticking
Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear handbrake/caliper sticking
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
vehicle exhaust and suspension modified from standard
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle exhaust and suspension modified from standard
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view exceeds 40 mm but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose ... note also slight oxidation / corrosion apparent beneath plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play trace of play apparent (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both sills damaged
vehicle exhaust system and suspension etc heavily modified from standard car
Front Registration plate insecure fell off during test (magnetized plate on plastic bumper) (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view exceeds 40 mm but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose ... note also slight oxidation / corrosion apparent beneath plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play trace of play apparent (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both sills damaged
vehicle exhaust system and suspension etc heavily modified from standard car
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading slightly (4.4.3 (a))
Offside headlight reflector vibrates slightly
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly affected by hazard warning lights (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all tyres stretched on rims
both sills and inner chassis rails damaged
non standard suspension and exhaust etc fitted
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading slightly (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside headlight reflector vibrates slightly
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly affected by hazard warning lights (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all tyres stretched on rims
both sills and inner chassis rails damaged
non standard suspension and exhaust etc fitted
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front brake flexi hose runs close to air suspension pipe
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
none standard suspension / exhaust / induction / tyre fitment
windscreen damage exceeds limit but does not obscure vision
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates .... spacings etc incorrect (0.1 (d))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter twisted but still secure at this time (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front brake flexi hose runs close to air suspension pipe
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
none standard suspension / exhaust / induction / tyre fitment
windscreen damage exceeds limit but does not obscure vision
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S front steering rack gaiter twisted
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S front steering rack gaiter twisted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
deep cut on side wall of n/s/f tyre not showing cord
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JB53 ALS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 JB53 ALS, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JB53 ALS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is JB53 ALS safe to buy?
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