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YE53 HSD

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

308,325 mi
Last recorded308,325 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 308,325 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 308,306 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 278,247 miles

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

loose bell housing bolt at lower gearbox

Fail 30 Jun 2015 278,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

loose bell housing bolt at lower gearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2014 282,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 240,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 240,611 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 240,609 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 238,585 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 199,871 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 199,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 179,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2011 179,596 miles

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

suspect front wheel bearings noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2010 155,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 16 Sep 2009 135,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

suspect n/s/f seat loose

Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 109,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,806 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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YE53 HSD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HSD, 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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YE53 HSD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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