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YG53 VGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,246 mi
Last recorded259,246 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 259,246 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 259,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 224,268 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 223,718 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 21 May 2011 190,297 miles

exhaust brackets insecure/corroded

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 190,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust brackets insecure/corroded

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 175,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 149,547 miles

centre exhaust bracket insecure . slight leak in flexi section of exhaust.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 116,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,547 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 81,547 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,131 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 VGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG53 VGX, 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 YG53 VGX registered?

YG53 VGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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