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AY03 LYT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,234 mi
Last recorded159,234 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 LYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 159,234 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outer sills damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2019 155,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,779 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2018 150,779 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,894 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,405 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached underbonnet (1.9.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 138,922 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 132,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 128,490 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 119,563 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 119,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 109,801 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine oil level above maximum level showing on dip stick

engine under carraige tray not fully secure but at time of test not likely to fall off

glow plug light flashing on & off while engine running

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring very close to brake hose but at time of test not foulling

offside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2011 109,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

engine oil level above maximum level showing on dip stick

engine under carraige tray not fully secure but at time of test not likely to fall off

glow plug light flashing on & off while engine running

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring very close to brake hose but at time of test not foulling

offside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 82,991 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 8 May 2009 82,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 7 May 2008 64,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 64,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,248 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,063 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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AY03 LYT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY03 LYT, 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 AY03 LYT registered?

AY03 LYT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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