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PX53 YDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,392 mi
Last recorded224,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 224,392 miles

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

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

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

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

o/s/f brake hose perished

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2015 209,557 miles

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

both rear shock outer casings damaged

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge

small holes in center exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2014 201,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 201,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 192,265 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 192,265 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 173,237 miles

both front tyres worn on iner edges

rear brake pies have some rust

Fail 7 Aug 2012 173,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on iner edges

rear brake pies have some rust

Pass 2 Aug 2011 156,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 139,272 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 139,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 121,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,693 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,739 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 YDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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