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MX03 YVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,775 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 81,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 178,622 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 178,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 157,579 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 157,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,043 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 119,043 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,943 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 108,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,037 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,063 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,395 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,526 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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MX03 YVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MX03 YVU, 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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MX03 YVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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