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YA53 LBU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,361 miles

chip to screen

Fail 4 Nov 2013 100,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip to screen

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,987 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,175 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,173 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S REAR FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORTS LOW

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,415 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,415 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked and becoming poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,707 miles

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

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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YA53 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YA53 LBU, 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 YA53 LBU registered?

YA53 LBU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is YA53 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 LBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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