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AE53 YYG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,847 mi
Last recorded174,847 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 174,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill has corrossion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 164,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis including both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 164,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis including both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 155,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 101,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,001 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,006 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,592 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,592 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE53 YYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 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 AE53 YYG, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 YYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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