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YN53 FLW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,812 mi
Last recorded158,812 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 158,812 miles

slight surface corrosion on nsr wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2021 153,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 141,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 141,454 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2018 135,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

Pass 13 May 2017 131,196 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 May 2017 131,196 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 127,823 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 127,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,129 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 115,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,552 miles

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

rear washer inop

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine man lamp on

rear washer inop

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wipers slight split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,655 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front mirror glass slight damage

offside mirror c over slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,699 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to offside front mirror glass

slight damage to offside mirror cover

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,736 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 FLW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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