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OY53 UYA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,075 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 38,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

OY53 UYA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OY53 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 UYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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