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FJ53 YKU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,661 mi
Last recorded103,661 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust det

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f wiper slightly det

o/s/r hand brake pivot slightly sticky

Fail 27 Jan 2015 64,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear springs very corroded

both track rod end boots det

o/s ball joint boot det

service light on

slight grab from both rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear springs very corroded

both track rod end boots det

o/s ball joint boot det

service light on

slight grab from both rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,289 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

child seat fitted n/s/r

chips in windscreen

front tyre valves perished

slight brake pipe corrosion

slight grab rear brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 62,259 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight brake pipe corrosion

slight grab rear brakes

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

child seat fitted n/s/r

chips in windscreen

front tyre valves perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,730 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust mounting det

fuel tank cap seal slightly det

Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,730 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting det

fuel tank cap seal slightly det

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,176 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,176 miles

Centre Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system generally corroded and down pipe flexable section deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear number plate slightly delaminated at top

Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust system generally corroded

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

rear number plate slightly delaminated at top

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 35,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 30,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,990 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,537 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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FJ53 YKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ53 YKU, 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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FJ53 YKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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