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OY53 LCO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

210,005 mi
Last recorded210,005 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 210,005 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

NSF brake slightly grabbing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 190,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly split

Fail 3 Jul 2012 188,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 188,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 176,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 176,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 165,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 165,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 145,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 145,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 124,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 108,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 93,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 93,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,028 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,028 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2008 59,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,169 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads look low †N/S/R tyre poor.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,675 miles

front brake pads look low †N/S/R tyre poor.

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 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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