MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,644 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded but not leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
centre exhaust mounting broken
nearside rear brake sticking slightly
sills damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s/f floor and sill has damage { not within 30 cm of any mountings }
o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushs slight worn
o/s/ sill damaged
Air bag light on.
Grease all around suspension and shockers.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside front tyre cracking 2mm and worn on edges.
long hand brake travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YG53 SSK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SSK, 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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YG53 SSK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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