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FY03 YSF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 127,463 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 127,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps And offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 121,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 104,748 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 104,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,362 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 97,361 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 77,627 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 77,627 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,120 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,326 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,631 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear washer inop

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,631 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear washer inop

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,375 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting lose

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,271 miles

slight front brake imbalance

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 YSF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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