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YE53 HRP

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,399 mi
Last recorded172,399 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 172,399 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 172,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 153,796 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 153,645 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 137,905 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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YE53 HRP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE53 HRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE53 HRP registered?

YE53 HRP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YE53 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 HRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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