MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine noise
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
engine noise
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
slight exhaust leak
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower(rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S sill panel damaged
Rear brake discs rusty
rear suspension bump stops disentegrated
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seat is fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seat is fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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VX53 DYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VX53 DYU, 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 VX53 DYU registered?
VX53 DYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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