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YX53 MBO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

200,424 mi
Last recorded200,424 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 MBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 200,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 200,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 186,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2016 185,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 165,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 165,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 148,434 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 148,434 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 138,142 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,365 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,365 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,314 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,447 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YX53 MBO, 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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YX53 MBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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