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KV03 YTH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,031 mi
Last recorded179,031 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 YTH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 179,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 172,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 172,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 164,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 159,597 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 21 Nov 2014 159,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS OF RUBBERS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 20 Nov 2013 151,333 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,681 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Fail 20 Nov 2012 142,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 134,460 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 134,460 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,101 miles

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

underside guard damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2010 125,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

underside guard damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 106,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 94,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes out of balance

undertray hanging down & n/s wheels covered in tar

Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,468 miles

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

front brakes out of balance

undertray hanging down & n/s wheels covered in tar

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,586 miles

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

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

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

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 YTH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTH, 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 KV03 YTH registered?

KV03 YTH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is KV03 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 YTH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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