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YG53 WML

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

331,855 mi
Last recorded331,855 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2015 331,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 302,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 286,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 267,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 257,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 243,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 222,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 194,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 164,544 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 WML is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WML, 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 WML registered?

YG53 WML is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is YG53 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 WML shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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