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YN53 SDV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,865 mi
Last recorded181,865 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 181,865 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted noise on limit

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2023 177,481 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 177,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 169,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill slight damage

Fail 16 Apr 2022 169,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill slight damage

Pass 24 Dec 2020 163,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front floor to sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2020 163,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 157,610 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower sills corroded. Both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just above the minimum legal requirement. Just passed

Fail 30 Nov 2019 157,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower sills corroded. Both sides

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just above the minimum legal requirement. Just passed

Pass 7 Dec 2018 153,834 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 153,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 148,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 148,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,436 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,436 miles

FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,012 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED/WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 138,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK AT FRONT OF CAR (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX-PIPE/CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED/WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine check light on

Fail 30 Oct 2014 134,744 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check light on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 129,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 129,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,584 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,784 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 96,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,282 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,907 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,907 miles

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

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

both rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 29 Sep 2006 61,760 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 SDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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