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PE53 YKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,680 mi
Last recorded187,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 187,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 187,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 174,909 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 174,909 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight blow at front exhaust repair

nearside front and offside front lower out sills damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2016 169,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight blow at front exhaust repair

nearside front and offside front lower out sills damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2015 159,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Jun 2015 159,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2014 149,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs are lipped and worn

nearside rear brake binding slighly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 138,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,586 miles

nearside rear shock absorber gaitor split

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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PE53 YKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 PE53 YKO, 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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PE53 YKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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