MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
288,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie plus deteriorated (7.1.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear light unit slight damage
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear light unit slightly damage
coolant radiator has slight leakage
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear lamp lens insecure, nearside rear slightly damaged
Slight imbalance in rear brakes
Nearside park brake effort lower than expected
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside park brake effort lower than expected
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front outer C.V. gaiter leaking grease
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front outer C.V. gaiter leaking grease
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper poor condition.Offside front position lamp dim
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper poor condition.Offside front position lamp dim
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gearbox oil leaking onto pas hose
handbrake release button damaged
high level brake light dim
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
gearbox oil leaking onto pas hose
handbrake release button damaged
high level brake light dim
Engine noisy
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine noisy
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front anti roll link bushes getting weak
nearside steering rack inner joint slight play
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front anti roll bar drop link bushes getting weak
handbrake travel
center rear brake light inconpleat
front brake discs worn
nearside front cv boot slight loss of grease
rear brake inbalance 20%
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SF03 XNL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SF03 XNL, 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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SF03 XNL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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