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FY03 YRW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 130,173 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,045 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,775 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,559 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and getting low on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,867 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,763 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,763 miles

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 26 Jun 2007 38,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

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

Is FY03 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 YRW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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