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FY03 YBR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,146 mi
Last recorded190,146 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 190,146 miles

items removed prior to test

oil leek

play in steering joints

Fail 22 Oct 2015 190,116 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 165,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 165,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 128,951 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 112,221 miles

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

advise on exhaust cat pipe has a small hole and a broken hanger bracket

Pass 19 Nov 2011 95,534 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 51,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,884 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,837 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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FY03 YBR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 YBR, 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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FY03 YBR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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