MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
general corrosion on suspension components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play in rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
general corrosion on suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside 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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
SERVICE LIGHT ON NOTICABLE WELDING ON JACKING POINTS OSF NSF S/A TOP BUSH NOTICABLE GAP ON TOP PLATE
Nearside Rear coil spring broken LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light stays on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens cracked (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light stays on
n/s door mirror lens damaged
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror lens damaged
n/s dorr mirror damaged
n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn
o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside headlamp misted up,but not affecting opperation
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KV53 AUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 KV53 AUJ, 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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KV53 AUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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