MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Coolant level low
Front exhaust badly deteriorated & blowing
Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Radiator leaking
Underbody tray damaged
Both front suspension rear arm bushes slightly worn
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Slight play in steering column
Vehicle passed emissions but unable to get printout
Both front suspension rear arm bushes slightly worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Slight play in steering column
Vehicle passed emissions but unable to get printout
Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & has nails in
Coolant level low
Exhaust centre section carrier loose
Front brake disc worn & corroded
Handbrake has travel
High level brake light has leds off
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriated
Slight play in steering column
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & has nails in
Coolant level low
Exhaust centre section carrier loose
Front brake disc worn & corroded
Handbrake has travel
High level brake light has leds off
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriated
Slight play in steering column
backbox corroded
exhaust centre carrier loose and rattling
front anti-roll bar links worn
front discs corroded and worn
n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured
slight play in steering column
corrosion lips on front discs
exhaust backbox corroded
exhaust centre hanger broken away
front tyres 3mm and wearing on edges
handbrake has travel
o/s/r brake binding on
slight play in anti-roll bar mountings
coolant low
exhaust centre hanger broken away and rattling
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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NH53 OVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 NH53 OVX, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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NH53 OVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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