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FY03 YSK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,123 mi
Last recorded172,123 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 172,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 172,117 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bold inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 171,552 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured On limit for MOT test (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 157,397 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 157,384 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 143,318 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 142,739 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 122,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 109,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 97,084 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 74,014 miles

Steel wheel has been fitted to nearside front.

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

Fail 26 May 2009 74,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,182 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 YSK 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 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 YSK, 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 YSK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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