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YN53 FHR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

360,784 mi
Last recorded360,784 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2016 360,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 346,005 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 328,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 297,568 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 275,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 252,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 244,379 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 235,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 224,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 194,370 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 158,712 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 FHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YN53 FHR, 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 YN53 FHR registered?

YN53 FHR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YN53 FHR safe to buy?

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