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OY53 WTA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,685 mi
Last recorded170,685 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 170,685 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 164,457 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,219 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,733 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,347 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,732 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,745 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,697 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 WTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

OY53 WTA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is OY53 WTA safe to buy?

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