MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides; inner tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; console bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement see all. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills; see entire component. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see attached components also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All worn and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear exhuast mount deffective.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, starting to corrode and peel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills on both sides corroded not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lock achieved cable feels too tight, readings could be slightly higher. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front sill corrosion not affecting structure
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust center bracket broken
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Exhaust center bracket broken
Exhaust middle bracket loose
Rear tyres worn uneven
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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YL53 HNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YL53 HNG, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YL53 HNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2004.
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