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AE03 YFS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 YFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside and nearside sill edge damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2020 167,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside and nearside sill edge damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,480 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills are damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 160,335 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills are damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,800 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Dec 2016 145,033 miles

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

engine management light is on

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2015 134,252 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine light on

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front number plate damaged

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2012 105,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

general corrosion

slight play steering wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

all brake discs corroded

slight play steering wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,321 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

engine light on

front discs inner faces

slight play steering wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,321 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine light on

front discs inner faces

slight play steering wheel

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,049 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,297 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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AE03 YFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE03 YFS, 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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AE03 YFS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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