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OY53 KJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,465 mi
Last recorded203,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 203,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 188,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 188,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 161,727 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 161,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 150,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 150,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 146,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,560 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 25 Nov 2014 135,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded

various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2013 129,277 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,886 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 123,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 104,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,415 miles

All 4 brake discs starting to corrode on outer edges

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,527 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 KJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJU, 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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OY53 KJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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