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YN53 FMF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

185,336 mi
Last recorded185,336 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 185,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 168,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 153,690 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 134,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 116,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 104,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,450 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,442 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight roughness when wheels spun.

nearside and offside rear tyres bald on inner edge. no cords or ply showing at this time.

offside front seatbelt slow to retract,(int).

Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight roughness when wheels spun.

nearside and offside rear tyres bald on inner edge. no cords or ply showing at this time.

offside front seatbelt slow to retract,(int).

Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,123 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,649 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 FMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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