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YD53 UGR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,501 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 111,429 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,079 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 108,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,542 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 90,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,560 miles

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,560 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

o/s rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 76,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 73,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,512 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both front tyre close to limit

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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YD53 UGR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YD53 UGR, 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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YD53 UGR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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