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YE53 PLN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,510 mi
Last recorded192,510 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 192,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively drum may be slightly oval & binding slightly at times (3.7.B.3)

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

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Fail 6 Oct 2015 192,510 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement pedal goes to floor (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 177,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 159,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,513 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,747 miles

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

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 PLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

YE53 PLN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YE53 PLN safe to buy?

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