MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering rack inner joints slight play
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors (8.1.2a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering rack inner joints slight play
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
one exhaust bracket broken
repair center exhaust bracket
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate cracked..
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 UKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?
VX53 UKB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is VX53 UKB safe to buy?
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