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PX53 YBV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,353 mi
Last recorded115,353 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,353 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,672 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,050 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,548 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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PX53 YBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PX53 YBV, 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 PX53 YBV registered?

PX53 YBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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