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YS53 WWA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,912 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 100,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,012 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 92,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,298 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 59,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,749 miles

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 WWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YS53 WWA, 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 YS53 WWA registered?

YS53 WWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YS53 WWA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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