MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both tyres perished.
Central Exhaust system insecure Sleve loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both tyres perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both sides rear brake pipe outer coating swollen - suspect corroded
All discs sllightly rusty due to car standing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lips of front sill are creased where vehicle has been raised prior to test
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA53 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 VA53 PXC, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VA53 PXC registered?
VA53 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.
Is VA53 PXC safe to buy?
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