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YN53 FKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,607 mi
Last recorded129,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 129,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 119,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded advise replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2016 111,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush heavily perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,886 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bracket broke on rear exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes under protective coating

engine management light on

slight perishing to tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bracket broke on rear exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes under protective coating

engine management light on

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,783 miles

engine management light on

rear brake pipes corroded under protective coating

Fail 13 Mar 2014 102,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

rear brake pipes corroded under protective coating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall split - not yet to cords

nearside rear tyre - inner sidewall split - not yet to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,726 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 59,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,279 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 FKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKH, 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 FKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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