MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/r tyre wear inner edge
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/r tyre wear inner edge
exhaust brackets insecure/corroded
exhaust centre section corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust brackets insecure/corroded
exhaust centre section corroded
centre exhaust bracket insecure . slight leak in flexi section of exhaust.
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
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YG53 VGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG53 VGX, 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 VGX registered?
YG53 VGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YG53 VGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG53 VGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YG53 VGX have outstanding finance?
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