MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Headlamp aim too low n\s and o\s head lights low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter cv boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper edge sticking out n\s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant check fuel top cause faulty fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre not wearing even on in side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake fluid close to minimum mark fluid low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement in steering colum (2.2.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too slow (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
both front brake discs becoming pitted
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm disconnected (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
full exhaust system becoming deteriorated
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
full exhaust system becoming deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs in poor condition
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SK53 RST is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 SK53 RST, 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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SK53 RST is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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