MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside & offside wiper blades starting to split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MP53 VAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MP53 VAO, 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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What year was MP53 VAO registered?
MP53 VAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is MP53 VAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for MP53 VAO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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