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OY53 WTW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,144 mi
Last recorded196,144 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 196,144 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s steering gaiter twisted

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 19 Dec 2017 196,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover fitted

o/s steering gaiter twisted

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 14 Jan 2017 187,127 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

power steering pump damp

Pass 4 Jan 2016 172,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded approx 25% of inner disc braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 172,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded approx 25% of inner disc braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 159,730 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 159,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 148,884 miles

noise from clutch/gearbox

Fail 30 Dec 2013 148,884 miles

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

noise from clutch/gearbox

Pass 18 Jan 2013 138,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage n/s outer sill,n/s/floor

Pass 5 Jan 2012 125,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight washers not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight washers not working

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 115,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2009 104,198 miles

slight movement n/s/f wheel looks like inner joint on track rod (part of rack)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,088 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 WTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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