MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust front system corroded & slight leak
N/s & o/s track rod end dust covers detiriating
very slight noise o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearings not excessive
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YK53 VYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK53 VYW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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