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YK53 VYW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 VYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 177,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 173,794 miles

N/s Outersill damage

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

O/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

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

Very slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2018 167,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 161,507 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 156,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 156,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 154,094 miles

Exhaust front system corroded & slight leak

N/s & o/s track rod end dust covers detiriating

Pass 2 Dec 2014 150,393 miles

very slight noise o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,087 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 134,579 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 134,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 126,748 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 111,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 102,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YK53 VYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK53 VYW, 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 YK53 VYW registered?

YK53 VYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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