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VR53BAZ
2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration VR53BAZ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
28 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,312 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2027 8 Jun 202610 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,723 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,688 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both brake calipers fouling anti roll bar drop links on full lock
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Both brake calipers fouling anti roll bar drop links on full lock
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,289 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,224 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021 8 Jun 202613 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,723 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020 8 Jun 202626 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,185 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,118 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases froont exhaust flexible pipe area weep (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
19 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases froont exhaust flexible pipe area weep (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,189 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
12 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,980 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,245 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 8 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,265 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 8 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,612 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,187 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012 8 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,602 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 8 Jun 202625 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,276 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,931 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2009 8 Jun 202617 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,236 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2008 8 Jun 202630 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,260 MI
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VR53BAZ was registered on 2003-10-25
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