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PN53 YPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,936 mi
Last recorded133,936 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 133,936 miles

Battery insecure

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)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,661 miles

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

front subframe rubber bushes perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,661 miles

front subframe rubber bushes perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,896 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 115,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 109,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 109,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,132 miles

both front outter sill seams dented.in.

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

near side front door mirror glass broken.

off side lower ball joint boot split.

slight fluffing of off side rear seat belt.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 95,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front outter sill seams dented.in.

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

near side front door mirror glass broken.

off side lower ball joint boot split.

slight fluffing of off side rear seat belt.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,623 miles

o/s/f orange indicator bulb slightly faded

o/s/f under wing plastic cover insecure

passenger door mirror glass broken

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

weld broken on centre exhaust mounting but still supporting system

Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f orange indicator bulb slightly faded

o/s/f under wing plastic cover insecure

passenger door mirror glass broken

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

weld broken on centre exhaust mounting but still supporting system

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,971 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 YPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN53 YPU, 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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PN53 YPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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