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OY53 WTN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,920 mi
Last recorded167,920 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 167,920 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 167,920 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 161,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 158,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 154,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 128,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 115,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 92,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 79,698 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 WTN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

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

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