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KV03 YTF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 YTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,863 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,863 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,645 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,868 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,844 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 64,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 64,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,153 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,331 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 49,704 miles

drivers window does not open

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,210 miles

N/S mirror is smashed

drivers window does not work

Pass 2 May 2009 36,388 miles

front & rear brake discs appear in poor condition

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs appear in poor condition

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,033 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,455 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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KV03 YTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV03 YTF, 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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KV03 YTF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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