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OY53 OTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,285 mi
Last recorded172,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 172,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 168,149 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 168,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 160,009 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 150,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear seat not fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 127,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s/f tyre has puntured

o/s/f mirror cracked

slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 7 Sep 2010 127,350 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre has puntured

o/s/f mirror cracked

slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2009 115,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 115,375 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,269 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,126 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 OTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

OY53 OTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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