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OY53 LBN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,720 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake has excess travel

emmisions not tested due to exaust blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,076 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,130 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,027 miles

o/s/f anchorage locking point works when hold once clinked in works securely

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,043 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

OY53 LBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for OY53 LBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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