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YP53 ENR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,970 mi
Last recorded181,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ENR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 181,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 178,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 162,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,542 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 154,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 151,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 150,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 150,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 145,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 137,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 131,388 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 131,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 99,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,517 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,890 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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YP53 ENR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP53 ENR, 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 YP53 ENR registered?

YP53 ENR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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