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YY53 EFF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 129,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 121,252 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + Rubber Boot Split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + Rubber Boot Split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,285 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,285 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 87,736 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,673 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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YY53 EFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY53 EFF, 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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YY53 EFF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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