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slight play nearside front suspension top mount
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight play nearside front suspension top mount
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner shoulder leaking 205/55/16 91v goodyear
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively judder from nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std fitment (3.4 (b) (i))
back of engine oily
Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner shoulder leaking 205/55/16 91v goodyear efficient grip
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside rear caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rotted out around rear mounting bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror
Nearside nearside mirror damaged
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust blow at csatalyst.Exhaust centre support bracket rusted away
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust blow at csatalyst.Exhaust centre support bracket rusted away
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
center exhaust mounting
nearside handbrake pivot not returning to its stop
rear brake pads worn low
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake cables becoming notchy
N/S outer cv boot secured with cable tie
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Handbrake cables becoming notchy
N/S outer cv boot secured with cable tie
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WX03 YSW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 WX03 YSW, 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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WX03 YSW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2003.
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