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PE53 YKY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 136,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 136,006 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injectors leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible white (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on side of tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load lock with button pushed down (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on side of tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on side of tyre on2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,052 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall-no cords showing-

front bumper damaged

front number plate cracked

middle exhaust box/pipe mounting rusted through

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear flexi brake pipe casings corroded

rear washer and wiper not working

windscreen stonechipped

wishbone rear bushes worn & split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 100,542 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall-no cords showing-

front bumper damaged

front number plate cracked

middle exhaust box/pipe mounting rusted through

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear flexi brake pipe casings corroded

rear washer and wiper not working

windscreen stonechipped

wishbone rear bushes worn & split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,739 miles

Inner faces of both front brake discs are rusty.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,739 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Inner faces of both front brake discs are rusty.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust catalyst corroded at welds

offside rear view mirror cracked and secured with tape[still providing adequate view to rear]

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and partially broken

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2011 73,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper poor.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,068 miles

Rear wiper poor.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 61,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,525 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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PE53 YKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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