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OY53 UYU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

200,118 mi
Last recorded200,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 200,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 194,945 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 194,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs are corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 189,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 184,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 177,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 171,916 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 158,161 miles

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges wearing

handbrake performance slightly low

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,865 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,362 miles

front exhaust starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,270 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 UYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

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

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