MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Front Suspension components corroded
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing also ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension components corroded
Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing also ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Exhaust mounting defective all corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all corroding (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
n/s washer not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier recommend resecuring (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted recommend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole recommend replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted recommend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both sides rear axle carrier bushes perished and starting to split
damage to both sides outer sills
dampness around power steering reservoir no visible leaks
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier recommend resecuring (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted recommend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole recommend replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted recommend replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both sides rear axle carrier bushes perished and starting to split
damage to both sides outer sills
dampness around power steering reservoir no visible leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
sills damaged
offside body damage
offside rear and both front tyres wearing on edges
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to rear ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
knocking noise from o/s/f no fault found time of test.
n/s steering rack gaitor twisted.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front inner driveshaft gaiter clips missing but still secure
nearside washer jet poor
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
drive shaft inner c,v gators outer clips missing but secure
lift in front top suspension mounts
nearside washer jet poor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition reccomend attention asap
nearside front tyre and both sides rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f wiper split on ends
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f wiper split on ends
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake pads getting low nearside front tyre as cuts on outer sidewall
All four brake discs have a lip of corrosion on the inner edge.
Nearside steering arm has slight movement in the ball joint (rack end).
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WJ53 HYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HYZ, 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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WJ53 HYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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