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YR53 EHL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,898 mi
Last recorded110,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 110,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,621 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front subframe corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,366 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush worn has some movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak on join before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (trailing arm bushes ) de-bonded slight movement/play both sides, ready for replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 107,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush worn has some movement/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak on join before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (trailing arm bushes ) de-bonded slight movement/play both sides, ready for replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 104,872 miles

brake pipe surface rust throughout car

discs scored

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,875 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,299 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,091 miles

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

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

exh corroded slightly

heat shields missing on exh

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 56,168 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 51,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,246 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,328 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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YR53 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YR53 EHL, 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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YR53 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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