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YX53 ZRY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,896 mi
Last recorded82,896 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 ZRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,485 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

one center stop light out

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,410 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

one center stop light out

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,544 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,177 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,888 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 ZRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

YX53 ZRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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