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YR53 EJG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,018 mi
Last recorded96,018 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 96,018 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail At gearbox end (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 88,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,841 miles

rear winkers going white

Fail 2 Mar 2012 69,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,303 miles

Air filter housing loose,n/s engine/gearbox mount bolts loose.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,765 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,180 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,450 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 EJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJG, 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 YR53 EJG registered?

YR53 EJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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