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2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration VO53WTU
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 219,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 214,211 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 214,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 207,024 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2019 12 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 199,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 192,779 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 184,080 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016 12 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,725 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,608 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 160,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,330 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 12 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 149,330 MI
12 Jun 202620 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 148,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 135,323 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012 12 Jun 20263 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 135,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 120,092 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,773 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010 12 Jun 202612 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 101,773 MI
12 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,381 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20267 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 79,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,338 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2008 12 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,512 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
VO53WTU was registered on 2003-12-20
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