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OY53 SWJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 136,259 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 136,259 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight drag on rear brake

Fail 21 Nov 2017 129,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Slight drag on rear brake

Pass 10 Dec 2016 121,852 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 121,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,503 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 112,467 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center exaust bracket detatched but still suporting exaust

Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exaust bracket detatched but still suporting exaust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,898 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades very worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,651 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 SWJ 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 72.2%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

OY53 SWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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