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FY03 YBX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

195,847 mi
Last recorded195,847 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 195,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 195,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 189,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 177,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 164,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 147,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 129,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,750 miles

o/s @ n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rubber bung missing in nsf floor pan

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,766 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,233 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 YBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY03 YBX, 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 FY03 YBX registered?

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

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