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YK53 VZC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,559 mi
Last recorded160,559 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 160,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 160,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,445 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 140,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,669 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 137,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 121,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 80,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,554 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,040 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,665 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,665 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,140 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,868 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 VZC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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