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OY53 WUG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 145,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 138,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 130,997 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,932 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 118,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 112,444 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,464 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on the end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 110,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 102,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,357 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,255 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,333 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 WUG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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