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YE53 HCC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,259 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 119,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,949 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,090 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,475 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 106,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,789 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,470 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 51,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 25,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YE53 HCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YE53 HCC, 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 YE53 HCC registered?

YE53 HCC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is YE53 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 HCC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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