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WJ53 HYO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,622 mi
Last recorded134,622 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 HYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,622 miles

auxillary belt poor condition

damage to nearside front (but no sharp edges)

front brake discs worn thin

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside handbrake cable poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

rear registration plate poor condition

slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

strange noise from gearbox

Fail 15 Aug 2013 134,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

auxillary belt poor condition

damage to nearside front (but no sharp edges)

footbrake pedal travel poor

front brake discs worn thin

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside handbrake cable poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

rear registration plate poor condition

slight play in both front suspension arms rear bushes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

strange noise from gearbox

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,945 miles

battery security poor

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

both rear brakes juddering slightly

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes poor condition

handbrake lever travel high

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear handbrake cable poor condition

rear registration plate poor condition and security poor

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery security poor

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

both rear brakes juddering slightly

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes poor condition

handbrake lever travel high

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear handbrake cable poor condition

rear registration plate poor condition and security poor

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,403 miles

damage to n/s sill

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 81,799 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,926 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 65,866 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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WJ53 HYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ53 HYO, 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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WJ53 HYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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