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EP03 YYU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,403 mi
Last recorded117,403 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 YYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,403 miles

Dents in both sills

Engine oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctation in front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,560 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip in screen (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight fluctation in front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,611 miles

Near side head lamp electrical adjuster not working

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,144 miles

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

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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EP03 YYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EP03 YYU, 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 EP03 YYU registered?

EP03 YYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is EP03 YYU safe to buy?

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