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OY53 WFM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,894 mi
Last recorded137,894 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 137,894 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres are worn thin on the inside and outside edges and perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,311 miles

both the rear axle beam bushes are in poor condition

mulit-v belt damper leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both the rear axle beam bushes are in poor condition

mulit-v belt damper leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,718 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,704 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and thin

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,937 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 106,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,096 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,053 miles

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

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 WFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

OY53 WFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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