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OY53 WTO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,673 miles

Offside rear spring very corroded

Power steering pump noisy

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 137,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when side lights are on (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear spring very corroded

Power steering pump noisy

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 130,540 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 130,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 117,963 miles

centre exhaust mounting insecure

front brakes worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,264 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 19 Oct 2011 87,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly play in steering column

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly play in steering column

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,413 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 39,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,674 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 WTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTO, 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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OY53 WTO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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