MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in both inner steering arms
Coolant leak ()
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Engine oil level too low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine oil level too low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
play in inner rack
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in inner rack
both front tyres worn close to leagl limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn close to leagl limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres close to wear bars, n/sr tyre worn onto wear bars inside edge, o/sr tyre on wear bars and cut in tread
n/sf inner face of brake disc corroded, runout o/sf brake disc
play in top column bush,both front wipers poor condtion,o/sf indicator starting to flash white, both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split
rear brake pads are low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 YDB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LK53 YDB, 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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LK53 YDB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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