MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
(exhaust rubber deteriorated but still supporting )
Aux drive belt not seating properly on tensioner
Central (Exhaust Bracket Broken)
Cover missing on O/S/F indicator
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak (gearbox driveshaft Seal
Oil leak engine (unknown location )
Orange Brake Warning light on Dash
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Aux Drive Belt Not Seated Properly On Tensioner
Central Exhaust Bracket Broken
Cover Missing On O/SF Indicator
Exhaust Rubber Deteriorated to The Point Where Its No Longer Usefull
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak Engine (Unknown Location) ()
Oil leak Gearbox Drive Shaft Seals ()
Orange Brake Warning Light On Dash
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Aux Drive Belt Not Seated Properly On Tensioner
Central Exhaust Bracket Broken
Cover Missing On O/SF Indicator
Exhaust Rubber Deteriorated to The Point Where Its No Longer Usefull
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
Oil leak Engine (Unknown Location) ()
Oil leak Gearbox Drive Shaft Seals ()
Orange Brake Warning Light On Dash
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Slight Brake Bind
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
tracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s track rod end gaitor starting to perish
o/s/r brake slight binding
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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OV53 ROH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OV53 ROH, 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 OV53 ROH registered?
OV53 ROH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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