MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch judder
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside tail lamp cracked
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch judder
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside tail lamp cracked
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WG53 VDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WG53 VDO, 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 WG53 VDO registered?
WG53 VDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is WG53 VDO safe to buy?
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