MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake pads and discs in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All brake discs worn.
Centre exhaust bracket insecure but system fully supported.
Engine management lamp on.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine management lamp on.
All brake discs worn.
Centre exhaust bracket insecure but system fully supported.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake pipes corroded.
Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.
Air leak at front of engine bay.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak.
Air leak at front of engine bay.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak.
All brake discs slightly worn.
Both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Paintwork deteriorated.
Starter motor noisy.
Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
All brake discs slightly worn.
Both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Paintwork deteriorated.
Starter motor noisy.
Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.
All brake discs slightly worn.
Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.
Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage.
Starter motor noisy.
All brake discs slightly worn.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.
Slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage.
Starter motor noisy.
All brake discs worn.
Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All brake discs worn.
Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre mounting broken
front and rear brake pads soon required
rear bump stops broken
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WX53 EPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 WX53 EPO, 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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WX53 EPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.
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