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FY03 YSG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,325 mi
Last recorded128,325 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,325 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 128,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 120,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,957 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 115,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,131 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 112,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,274 miles

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

front discs sightly warn pitted REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Fail 2 Oct 2010 103,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front discs sightly warn pitted REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 85,510 miles

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

advise n/s/r does not open

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers foams split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,119 miles

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

light scratch damage to windscreen inside zone "A".

Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,326 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,326 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front windscreen wiper blade wear indicator displayed.

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)

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 YSG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

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

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