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AY53 BYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,222 mi
Last recorded112,222 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,187 miles

EML on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,963 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,810 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2011 58,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,377 miles

center exhaust braket broken but still supported

nearside inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY53 BYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY53 BYB, 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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What year was AY53 BYB registered?

AY53 BYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 BYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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