MOT Status
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197,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle repairs covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle repairs covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front tyres are starting to feather on edges.
Both front tyres are approaching wear limits.
Front discs are showing signs of wear.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SM53 CYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 SM53 CYA, 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 SM53 CYA registered?
SM53 CYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is SM53 CYA safe to buy?
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