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OY53 VUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,860 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,860 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Pipe off & no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 103,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 86,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,074 miles

Front tyres are beginning to wear on edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,362 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 VUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

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