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HY03 AYS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 AYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,261 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,278 miles

corrsion & wear on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,962 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 91,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,644 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2010 80,071 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre and wearing low.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,071 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre and wearing low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,880 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

only just passed emissions test with 2.77 max=3.0

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,087 miles

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

slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs, replace with next set of pads

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,679 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge getting low.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,869 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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HY03 AYS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY03 AYS, 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 HY03 AYS registered?

HY03 AYS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is HY03 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 AYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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