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YC53 KGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,027 mi
Last recorded163,027 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,027 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 159,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 153,390 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 153,390 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 146,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 146,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 135,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 112,347 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 104,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 95,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 86,310 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 KGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC53 KGV, 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 YC53 KGV registered?

YC53 KGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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