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OY53 VTP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,739 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 118,379 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,486 miles

gearbox mounting bolts defective.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

gearbox mounting bolts defective.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,967 miles

offside front brake disc rusted on inner edge

three rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,582 miles

offside rear brake disc rusting on inner surface

three rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,949 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,949 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,566 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,220 miles

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

both rear tyres walls starting to crack around rim edge

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,894 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 VTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

OY53 VTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is OY53 VTP safe to buy?

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