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YK53 VYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,160 mi
Last recorded12,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 12,160 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 12,160 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,055 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,023 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,777 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,777 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2009 55,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,236 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 52,236 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 46,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,103 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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YK53 VYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK53 VYC, 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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YK53 VYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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