MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven o/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
n/s rear brake drun catching noise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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YB53 CZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 YB53 CZU, 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 YB53 CZU registered?
YB53 CZU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2003.
Is YB53 CZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB53 CZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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