MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,199 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf inner c v boot leaking
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VR53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 VR53 VRS, 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 VR53 VRS registered?
VR53 VRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2003.
Is VR53 VRS safe to buy?
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