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YJ53 WEP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,835 mi
Last recorded113,835 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 WEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,626 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 106,599 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,155 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 104,122 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,451 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,651 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 56,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,744 miles

both front tyres have 3mm tread left

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,003 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,766 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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YJ53 WEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YJ53 WEP, 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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YJ53 WEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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