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PK53 YKC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,345 mi
Last recorded170,345 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2018 170,345 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Vehicle structure has slight damage Offside outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 124,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2012 107,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 88,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 70,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 55,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,753 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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PK53 YKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK53 YKC, 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 PK53 YKC registered?

PK53 YKC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is PK53 YKC safe to buy?

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