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YS53 WVH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,637 mi
Last recorded194,637 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,637 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 194,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 187,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 176,419 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 165,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 159,431 miles

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 159,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,095 miles

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

Rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished, offside split

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished, offside split

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 132,481 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 132,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 119,791 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 109,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade worn and split

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 5 Dec 2013 109,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade worn and split

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside offside brake pads wearing low front brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cat section deteriorated slight blow

rear silencer mount corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front nearside offside brake pads wearing low front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cat section deteriorated slight blow

rear silencer mount corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre tread at 3.00mm

offside front brake pads wearing low 70%

rear exhaust silencer rear mount corroded

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coatings

slight binding to rear nearside offside brakes

wear and corrosion to front nearside offside brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat n/s rear not allowing full seatbelt check

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nearside offside inner brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,906 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,345 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2006 30,042 miles

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

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

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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YS53 WVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YS53 WVH, 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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YS53 WVH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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