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YC53 GFL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,094 mi
Last recorded118,094 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip 'A' Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine light on

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,199 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2016 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,491 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Vehicle been off doad for a while, front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,997 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brakes imblance of 22%

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,821 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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YC53 GFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC53 GFL, 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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YC53 GFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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