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DN03 YRY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,146 mi
Last recorded126,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Nearside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,020 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,020 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,649 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 95,724 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 88,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 88,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,592 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 77,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 17 May 2011 71,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,752 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,729 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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DN03 YRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN03 YRY, 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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DN03 YRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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