MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front track rod end gaiters perishing, and lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Both front tyres starting to wear low
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view for test
Offside front and nearside rear brake pads wearing very thin, discs worn and lipped
Slight engine oil leaks
Both front track rod end gaiters perishing, and lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing
Both front tyres starting to wear low
Items removed from driver's view for test
Offside front and nearside rear brake pads wearing very thin, discs worn and lipped
Slight engine oil leaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
catalic converter heatshield insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seat fitted to nearside rear
nearside front tyre on 3mm
nearside rear tyre on 2mm
offside front tyre on 3mm
offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
child seat fitted to nearside rear
nearside front tyre on 3mm
nearside rear tyre on 2mm
offside front tyre on 3mm
offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm
child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper blade split and worn
Front anti-roll bar starting to wear at "D" bushes.
Part of the centre brake lamp not working
Rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition
N/S/F wishbone rear bush perished.
O/S/F wishbone rear bush perished.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 LXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YH53 LXR, 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 YH53 LXR registered?
YH53 LXR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YH53 LXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH53 LXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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