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YB53 ENK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

272,411 mi
Last recorded272,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ENK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 272,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 259,169 miles

EML on

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 259,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven n/s slow to apply (3.7.B.2)

EML on

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 243,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded varioues (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 230,090 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 212,546 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 211,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 196,585 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 195,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 185,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre less than 3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2011 185,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre less than 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2010 169,651 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Nov 2009 152,946 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear shock absorber outer casing top covers are insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 137,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 122,803 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 110,313 miles

small bullit hole to n/s/f lower w/screen,a.b.s light flashed on when driving vehicle out

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 ENK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ENK, 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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YB53 ENK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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