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KE03 YRS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 YRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle sills corroded and slightly damaged

Fail 27 May 2021 127,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle sills corroded and slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2020 121,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 121,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,227 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 20 May 2019 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,418 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover tray removed

Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover tray removed

Pass 15 May 2017 112,432 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 May 2017 112,432 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,522 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both springs lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2015 101,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (not within measured area)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (not within measured area)

Pass 2 May 2014 95,996 miles

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Pass 2 May 2013 90,974 miles

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Pass 15 May 2012 85,747 miles

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Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,270 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 30,152 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 YRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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