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PX53 YCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,928 mi
Last recorded180,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 180,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 169,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,392 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight free play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 8 Jul 2016 143,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free play in both steering rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,729 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,456 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,022 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,813 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 YCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

PX53 YCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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