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YG53 WMK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,032 mi
Last recorded141,032 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 136,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r has small cracks too side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r has small cracks too side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2018 127,678 miles

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

Nail in tyre both front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks too inner and outer side walls

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 127,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in tyre both front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cracks too inner and outer side walls

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,894 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2015 109,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 109,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 100,445 miles

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

O/Side rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,917 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,917 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bothside rack arms slight play

engine top and bottom heavly coverd

front discs slightly coroded plus slightly worn

sub frame rear bushs deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 81,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bothside rack arms slight play

engine top and bottom heavly coverd

front discs slightly coroded plus slightly worn

sub frame rear bushs deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,173 miles

slight fault on drivers seat belt locking mechanism

Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight fault on drivers seat belt locking mechanism

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,616 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 26,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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YG53 WMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WMK, 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 WMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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