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PN53 YPD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,721 mi
Last recorded210,721 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 210,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 195,578 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2013 178,526 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 178,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 162,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 149,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,502 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,975 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 75,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare rtye close to legal limit and worn on edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,835 miles

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

spare rtye close to legal limit and worn on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,158 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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PN53 YPD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN53 YPD, 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 PN53 YPD registered?

PN53 YPD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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