MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights aim low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting? (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack past gaitor leak? (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Rear brake heat damaged
engine cover and under trays fitted
sills damaged
under trays damaged and loose
Rear high level brake light missing
Rear seat movement in backing
engine cover and undertrays fitted
sills damaged
Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)
2 different types of wheel fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
Rear seat movement in backing
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front leaking (2.7.3)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
oil level low
sills damaged
steering noisey and engine noise
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting split
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PY53 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 PY53 EYX, 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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PY53 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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