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YO53 RZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,749 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded not holed or sharp edges

Nearside Front shock arbsorber heavly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock arbsorber

Fail 11 Feb 2020 109,163 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded not holed or sharp edges

Nearside Front shock arbsorber heavly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock arbsorber

Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,146 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,828 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,938 miles

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,486 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s handbrake inop

o/s rear brake caliper/cable not returning

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,778 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,747 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,505 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 64,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,954 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,212 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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YO53 RZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YO53 RZM, 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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YO53 RZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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