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YP53 WPO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,856 mi
Last recorded90,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 87,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,284 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,284 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,059 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,806 miles

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

osr door will not open

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,467 miles

both no plates starting to fade

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both no plates starting to fade

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,825 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 WPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

YP53 WPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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