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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s subframe bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s subframe bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside mirror cover damage
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside mirror cover damage
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s advise replacements (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s advise replacements (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear number plate light not working
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front lens damage
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r number plate not working
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front lens damage
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r number plate not working
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear number plate light not working
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear number plate light not working
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both tyres wearing edges
headlamp covers fitted/patterns poor
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front both tyres wearing edges
Nearside Rear tyre losing shape
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear tyre rotation incorrect/steel wheel
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlamp covers fitted/patterns poor
Both rear tyres stepping edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Both rear tyres stepping edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Front both tyres worn inner edges/worn centre tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
Rear number plate slight discolouring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp protectors/covers fitted
slight bind o/s/r brake
slight lag o/s/r brake - 18%
Front both tyres worn inner edges/worn centre tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
Rear number plate slight discolouring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp protectors/covers fitted
slight bind o/s/r brake
slight lag o/s/r brake - 18%
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing inner edge
headlamp covers fitted
rear tyres just starting to step inner tread
slight oil leak
windscreen chipped
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres wearing inner edge
headlamp covers fitted
rear tyres just starting to step inner tread
slight oil leak
windscreen chipped
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded
front brake pads worn
headlamp covers fitted
o/s/f brake disc minor lip
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded
front brake pads worn
headlamp covers fitted
o/s/f brake disc minor lip
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of n/s/f tyre fouling inner arch
front brake pads worn
front suspension arm rear bushes slightly weak
headlamp covers fitted
o/s/f tyre pressure appears low
rear brake discs corroded
wipers slightly poor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of n/s/f tyre fouling inner arch
front brake pads worn
front suspension arm rear bushes slightly weak
headlamp covers fitted
o/s/f tyre pressure appears low
rear brake discs corroded
wipers slightly poor
front brake discs and pads slightly worn
rear brake discs corroded
wipers poor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs and pads slightly worn
rear brake discs corroded
wipers poor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cycle carrier fitted
front brake discs and pads slightly owrn
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
n/s/r tyre wearing edges
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cycle carrier fitted
front brake discs and pads slightly owrn
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
n/s/r tyre wearing edges
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of n/s tyre fouling inner arch
front tyres starting to wear outer edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
evidence of n/s tyre fouling inner arch
front tyres starting to wear outer edges
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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KF53 SXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 KF53 SXJ, 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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KF53 SXJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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