MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,982 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear shock dust covers broken
high level stop light not working
offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge
rear springs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear position lamps flickering slightly
centre stop lamp not working
Brake pipe leaking servo vacuum (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear position lamps flickering slightly
centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise --- exhaust has slight gas leak and mounting are worn
advise --- front brake disc`s are in a poor condition corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise --- exhaust has slight gas leak and mounting are worn
advise --- front brake disc`s are in a poor condition corroded
advise --- exhaust front pipe insecure and turning freely
advise --- front brake disc`s are in a poor condition
advise ---- front number plate damaged
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise --- exhaust front pipe insecure and turning freely
advise ---- front ane rear brake disc`s are worn and in a poor condition
advise ---- front number plate damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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VX53 VJO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VJO, 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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VX53 VJO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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