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YB53 CZU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,405 mi
Last recorded150,405 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 150,405 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 150,340 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,730 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 126,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,576 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,631 miles

n/s rear brake drun catching noise

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,386 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,517 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,964 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,293 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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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.

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