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OY53 LAA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,529 mi
Last recorded121,529 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,071 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,071 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,297 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 95,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,137 miles

Nearside 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 31 Aug 2010 91,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,639 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 60,454 miles

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

both rear tyres low

Fail 31 Aug 2007 46,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,759 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,602 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking between treads

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking between treads

Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracking between treads

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking between treads

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 LAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY53 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

OY53 LAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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