MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both outer sills damaged
engine management light is on
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on
slight play felt at steering wheel
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
engine light on
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
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
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
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
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
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
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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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