MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
nearside mirror cracked
sticker across top off screen
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
nearside mirror cracked
sticker across top off screen
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty
parking brake require adjustment
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty
parking brake require adjustment
0ffside door mirror slightly damaged but still providing a rear view of the vehicle
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
airbag warning light indicating SRS system faulty
offside sill and rear wheel arch danted but not projecting sharp edges
Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
airbage warning light indicating SRS system faulty
rear number plat slightly deteriorated but still readable
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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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YG53 SRZ 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 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 YG53 SRZ, 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 YG53 SRZ registered?
YG53 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is YG53 SRZ safe to buy?
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