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YH53 GDE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 170,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 167,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 167,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 162,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

kid seat fitted offside rear

nearside front rack end has sum play

Pass 1 Aug 2014 156,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 156,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 148,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 142,463 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded (vehicle has been stood stationary for a time)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside front tyre worn inner tread and across measureable area 2 mm

windscreen cracked in zone b under 40 mm

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 138,402 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,922 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 129,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 129,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,967 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 123,963 miles

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

Front brake disks rusted on inner faces

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,774 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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YH53 GDE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH53 GDE, 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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YH53 GDE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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