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HN53 YBK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,319 mi
Last recorded187,319 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 187,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

bulb out in upper stop light

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2016 181,911 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 181,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 173,251 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 173,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 158,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front window regulators broken

Fail 20 Nov 2013 157,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front window regulators broken

both steering rack gaiters twisted

o/s/r bumpstop breaking up

Pass 17 Nov 2012 148,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise center exhaust mounting poor condition

advise nearside rear tyre cuts on inner side wall

advise offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2012 148,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise center exhaust mounting poor condition

advise nearside rear tyre cuts on inner side wall

advise offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 138,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 138,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 132,914 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 121,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 109,480 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 99,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 99,175 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,617 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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HN53 YBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HN53 YBK, 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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HN53 YBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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