2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YN53 BWJ
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,813 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
YN53 BWJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 95,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YN53 BWJ Mileage History
- 16/09/202285,832 mi
- 16/08/202395,809 mi+9,977 mi
- 18/08/202395,813 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,845 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YN53 BWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (YN53 BWJ) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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