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YN53 FHH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,749 mi
Last recorded196,749 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 196,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

little reserve hand brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2019 182,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 176,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 176,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 169,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 167,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,810 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 130,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,583 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,077 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 96,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,121 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,810 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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YN53 FHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN53 FHH, 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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YN53 FHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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