MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
auxillary belt poor condition
damage to nearside front (but no sharp edges)
front brake discs worn thin
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
offside handbrake cable poor condition
offside rear tyre perished
rear registration plate poor condition
slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes
strange noise from gearbox
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
auxillary belt poor condition
damage to nearside front (but no sharp edges)
footbrake pedal travel poor
front brake discs worn thin
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
offside handbrake cable poor condition
offside rear tyre perished
rear registration plate poor condition
slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
strange noise from gearbox
battery security poor
both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition
both rear brakes juddering slightly
front anti roll bar 'D' bushes poor condition
handbrake lever travel high
nearside mirror glass broken
offside rear handbrake cable poor condition
rear registration plate poor condition and security poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
battery security poor
both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition
both rear brakes juddering slightly
front anti roll bar 'D' bushes poor condition
handbrake lever travel high
nearside mirror glass broken
offside rear handbrake cable poor condition
rear registration plate poor condition and security poor
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
damage to n/s sill
n/s/f wing mirror cracked
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
n/s/f wing mirror cracked
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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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WJ53 HYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WJ53 HYO, 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 WJ53 HYO registered?
WJ53 HYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is WJ53 HYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ53 HYO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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