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YR53 EJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,645 mi
Last recorded208,645 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 208,645 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 208,641 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 199,097 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 199,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 188,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 176,328 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 162,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 162,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 150,778 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 150,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,774 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,144 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 EJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

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

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