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YF53 OXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,843 mi
Last recorded176,843 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 176,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 172,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 167,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 167,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 157,412 miles

Offside Front Lower shocker damp

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

exhaust blow at front

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 28 Oct 2016 150,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower tyre distorted

both front shockers damp

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

exhaust centre bracket snapped

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 150,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower brake caliper leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower tyre distorted

both front shockers damp

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

exhaust centre bracket snapped

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 140,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper lamp dim

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

Offside Front Lower fexi brake pipe rubbing against loom

Offside Front Upper strut damp

centre and rear exhaust brackets snapped

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 14 Oct 2015 140,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower fexi brake pipe rubbing against loom

Offside Front Upper strut damp

Offside Rear Upper lamp dim

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

centre and rear exhaust brackets snapped

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,309 miles

All tyres on 2.5mm

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,915 miles

All tyres on vehicle on 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2011 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on stepped edges

offside rear tyre worn low on stepped edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 69,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,340 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 OXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF53 OXT, 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 YF53 OXT registered?

YF53 OXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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