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AY53 EWP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,172 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off the tyre's 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 139,260 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Nov 2021 128,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm replaced with spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,985 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,331 miles

Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,015 miles

All rear brake pipes have been protected

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 48,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,019 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 25,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 21,343 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,216 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 EWP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EWP, 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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AY53 EWP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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