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OV53UOC
2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration OV53UOC
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 06 May 2017
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
7 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,466 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- 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)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,609 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,032 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,032 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,396 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
19 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,508 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,963 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2011 2 Jul 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,963 MI
2 Jul 202616 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,325 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 2 Jul 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 85,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
15 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,993 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 2 Jul 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,473 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 2 Jul 202614 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 73,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
11 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,488 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV53UOC was registered on 2003-12-16
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