MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine malfunction light on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine malfunction light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension springs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes corroding
rear suspension springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads wearing thin
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
nearside front brake hose minor damage
rear suspension springs slight corrosion
front brake pads wearing thin
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
nearside front brake hose minor damage
rear suspension springs slight corrosion
both front brakes slightly binding
hand brake cables loose
n/s/f wish bone bush starting to split
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on edges
rear brake discs rusty
slight play in o/s/f top mount
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brakes slightly binding
hand brake cables loose
n/s/f wish bone bush starting to split
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn on edges
rear brake discs rusty
slight play in o/s/f top mount
stone chip in windscreen
both front brakes binding
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear brakes slightly binding
engine has a coolant leak
hand brake has alot of travel
n/s/f shocker damp
n/s/f top mount has play
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm and has a nail in the tread
slight brake judder on front brakes
stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brakes binding
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear brakes slightly binding
engine has a coolant leak
hand brake has alot of travel
n/s/f shocker damp
n/s/f top mount has play
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm and has a nail in the tread
slight brake judder on front brakes
stone chip in windscreen
Rear discs slightly corroded.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear discs slightly corroded.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managment light on
oil light flashing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight smear from front wipers
1 bulb inoperative on hi level brake light (2nd from right)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
1 bulb inoperative on hi level brake light (2nd from right)
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MX03 ZBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 MX03 ZBY, 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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MX03 ZBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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