MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
0/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES
N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.
O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm.
SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
0/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE
DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES
N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.
O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm.
SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE
DETERIORATION OF N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.
SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT OF REAR BOX. (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
DETERIORATION OF N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH.
SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
centre exhaust mounting broken
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST TAILPIPE UNTIL ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMP.
WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST TAILPIPE UNTIL ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMP.
WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO HOSES
Centre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO HOSES
CORROSION ON BOTH METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR OF VEHICLE
DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.
O/S FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED
SMALL SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT
SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
CORROSION ON BOTH METAL BRAKE PIPES TO REAR OF VEHICLE
DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.
O/S FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED
SMALL SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT
SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
deterioration of o/s and n/s front suspension bottom arm rear bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
deterioration of o/s and n/s front suspension bottom arm rear bushes
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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)
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VA53 GXF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VA53 GXF, 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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VA53 GXF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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