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OY53 KJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,999 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,595 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,224 miles

front brake discs worn inner side

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,821 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,472 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,625 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 63,743 miles

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

Nearside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,205 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,250 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,865 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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OY53 KJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 KJF, 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 OY53 KJF registered?

OY53 KJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OY53 KJF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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