MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
damage to sills
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front unsure about amount steering rack thread in track rod end
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front unsure about amount steering rack thread in track rod end
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake pads low.
Some damage to front number plate.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Some damage to front number plate.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (175/80 14)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge (tracking)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge (175/80 14)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge (tracking)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO52 VYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 RO52 VYD, 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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RO52 VYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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