MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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VX53 LYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VX53 LYA, 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 LYA registered?
VX53 LYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is VX53 LYA safe to buy?
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