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YG53 GSO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,041 mi
Last recorded142,041 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,049 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 14 Jun 2017 131,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 31 May 2016 113,098 miles

Front n/s indicator lamp cover missing

Fail 31 May 2016 113,098 miles

Front n/s indicator lamp cover missing

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,546 miles

Coolant fuid low

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Middle exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Coolant fuid low

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlamp bulbs different type

Middle exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,121 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,590 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,261 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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YG53 GSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG53 GSO, 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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YG53 GSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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