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PY53 EYO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

241,224 mi
Last recorded241,224 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 241,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 103,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 231,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 223,043 miles

slight damage to windscreen outside drivers view

Pass 1 Dec 2014 206,126 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Oct 2013 175,421 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 17 Oct 2013 175,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Nov 2012 150,675 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 132,581 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 104,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,670 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,240 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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PY53 EYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY53 EYO, 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 PY53 EYO registered?

PY53 EYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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