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OY53 OUP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,651 miles

Front Registration plate has crack but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,651 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Registration plate has crack but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,584 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,738 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 101,728 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 93,899 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 75,347 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,347 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,843 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 OUP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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