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OY53 YFW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,047 mi
Last recorded140,047 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 140,047 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 140,047 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 137,445 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,273 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 91,273 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,730 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 58,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,405 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,806 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 YFW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

OY53 YFW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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