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YH53 LXO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 53,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,255 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,024 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,058 miles

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

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

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 LXO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH53 LXO, 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 YH53 LXO registered?

YH53 LXO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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