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YY53 GJE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

199,250 mi
Last recorded199,250 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 199,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 195,365 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 195,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 190,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 186,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 182,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 178,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 178,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 172,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 172,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,856 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 166,836 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 157,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 147,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 134,784 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 134,687 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,531 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,384 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,384 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,640 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 GJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YY53 GJE, 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 YY53 GJE registered?

YY53 GJE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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