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YF53 CHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 99,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,878 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

light corrosion to braking surfaces

Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

light corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,287 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,696 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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YF53 CHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YF53 CHY, 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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YF53 CHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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