MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Slight drag on rear brake
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Slight drag on rear brake
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
center exaust bracket detatched but still suporting exaust
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
center exaust bracket detatched but still suporting exaust
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both wiper blades very worn
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 SWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 OY53 SWJ, 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 OY53 SWJ registered?
OY53 SWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is OY53 SWJ safe to buy?
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