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YN53 FLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,327 mi
Last recorded181,327 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 181,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 168,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 150,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 140,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 132,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 123,238 miles

bonnet release sticking

parking brake 16%

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2016 123,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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)

bonnet release sticking

parking brake 16%

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2015 117,581 miles

body damage

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f balljoint dust cover poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2015 117,545 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

body damage

corrosion to suspension components

engine undertray insecure

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/f balljoint dust cover poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2014 113,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition,centre hanger broken off

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes sticking slightly

slight suspension knocks

Fail 27 May 2014 113,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes sticking slightly

slight suspension knocks

exhaust system poor condition,centre hanger broken off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,984 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops splitting.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,699 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 FLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FLJ, 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 FLJ registered?

YN53 FLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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