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AY53 DYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,893 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo pipe cracked. (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have rear bushes that are starting to split/ separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 123,893 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo pipe cracked. (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones have rear bushes that are starting to split/ separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,542 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,183 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,183 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,595 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,901 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,591 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,327 miles

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 DYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

AY53 DYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 DYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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