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2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration FP53TBO
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 08 Feb 2018
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 218,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 209,896 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil filter leaking
- all brake discs corroded
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 203,865 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 203,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 198,014 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 198,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 190,339 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 190,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 180,169 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 3 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 180,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 171,963 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 152,348 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 133,085 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 3 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 133,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
7 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 117,483 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2008 3 Jun 202630 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 98,103 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FP53TBO was registered on 2003-11-06
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