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WX53 YRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 108,694 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to innersills

Fail 5 Jun 2024 108,680 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

servo pipe repaired in tape

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,608 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 103,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,303 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,407 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion rear section both front to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,965 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,965 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner edges corroded

front brake pads near wear limit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking both front tyres

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking on both rear tyres

offside front tyre cracked and cut on tread

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking in both rear tyres in the tread

nearside front tyre wearing on very inner edge.

pitting both front discs inner face outter edge

slight wear in nearside front top mount

uneven wear on both front tryes outter edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,001 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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WX53 YRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WX53 YRZ, 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 WX53 YRZ registered?

WX53 YRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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