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YC53 KHB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

233,941 mi
Last recorded233,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 233,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 233,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 221,887 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken exhaust still secure

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 209,957 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 209,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 194,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 177,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 177,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 169,986 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

exhaust blow

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 161,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 153,214 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

N/S/F Inner wing guard insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 153,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

N/S/F Inner wing guard insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 124,742 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 105,159 miles

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

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

air bag worning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2007 76,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 76,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,701 miles

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

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 KHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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