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OY53 LDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,490 mi
Last recorded152,490 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 shock absorbers are weak

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges. re-check in 2-3k

o/s/f c.v gaiter deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 1 Sep 2017 146,854 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 shock absorbers becoming weak

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

n/s/f brake pad close to warning wire

n/s/r tyre starting to perish in between tread pattern

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,405 miles

slight play in front track rod arms

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,801 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,749 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,741 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,895 miles

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

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

n/s/r pads getting low

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,812 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 LDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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