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MC53 HYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,985 mi
Last recorded220,985 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 HYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2016 220,985 miles

engine light on

rear brake performance slightly out of balance

windscreen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 20 Oct 2015 212,435 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 199,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal soft

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 183,173 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 168,244 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 155,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 132,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 123,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 59,853 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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MC53 HYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC53 HYY, 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 MC53 HYY registered?

MC53 HYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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