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OY53 WFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,228 mi
Last recorded158,228 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 158,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 158,228 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 152,086 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 152,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,443 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 145,443 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 138,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 118,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,611 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 19 Nov 2009 83,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,993 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 WFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

OY53 WFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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