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PX53 YCR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,893 mi
Last recorded162,893 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 162,893 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 162,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,790 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 148,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2014 121,904 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 121,904 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 90,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 77,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,503 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 YCR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX53 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

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