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KE03 YRJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 YRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 90,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,568 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,105 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 71,768 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower arm bush deteriorated/dust cover damaged

offside front track rod end dust cover split

possible brake fluid leak offside rear brake caliper area

rear number plate deteriorated

slight leak offside front drive shaft cv boot

Pass 12 May 2011 68,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front to back and rear metal brake pipes

exhaust center box bracket broken

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

possible brake fluid leak offside rear caliper

rear number plate deteriorated

slight leak offside front cv boot

Pass 13 May 2010 62,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust centre box bracket snapped

Pass 6 May 2009 53,678 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 8 May 2008 44,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,193 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,148 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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KE03 YRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KE03 YRJ, 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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KE03 YRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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