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YX53 AGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,487 mi
Last recorded162,487 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 162,487 miles

Anti roll bar collars missing allowing roll bar to move left to right

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l on display

items removed from drivers view prior to test

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered

Fail 6 Feb 2016 162,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti roll bar collars missing allowing roll bar to move left to right

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l on display

items removed from drivers view prior to test

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered

Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 148,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,316 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,047 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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YX53 AGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX53 AGV, 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 YX53 AGV registered?

YX53 AGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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