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YR53 EHN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,221 mi
Last recorded228,221 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 228,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 8,399 miles

both front disk backing plates corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 8,399 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber gone hard (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front disk backing plates corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorating! (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,511 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers+cannot fully see ! (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY NEAR - BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully see inners! (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers+cannot fully see ! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,098 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)

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

cannot see rear inner brake pads!

Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides outers+cannot fully see! (3.6.B.2c)

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

cannot see rear inner brake pads!

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,425 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on outer edges!

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,404 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges!

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 5,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,469 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 46,469 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,908 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 EHN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 EHN, 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 EHN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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