MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inside surface (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inside surface (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bkt (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)
Headlamp aim too low o/s/f (1.8)
registration plate faded rear (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inside surface (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inside surface (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges
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)
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YK03 BTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 YK03 BTX, 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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YK03 BTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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