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PY53 EYX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,807 mi
Last recorded174,807 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 174,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 165,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 165,646 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 154,424 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2017 154,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2017 154,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting? (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack past gaitor leak? (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Rear brake heat damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

sills damaged

under trays damaged and loose

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,874 miles

Rear high level brake light missing

Rear seat movement in backing

engine cover and undertrays fitted

sills damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 142,820 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

2 different types of wheel fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear seat movement in backing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front leaking (2.7.3)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil level low

sills damaged

steering noisey and engine noise

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,728 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 107,184 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 100,433 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,215 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,033 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 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EYX, 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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PY53 EYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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