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PG03 YBM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

232,025 mi
Last recorded232,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 232,025 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 220,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 206,961 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 206,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 196,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 196,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 186,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 186,556 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 174,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 174,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 166,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

The n/s front wheel appears to have the incorrect camber angle

Fail 17 Jun 2016 166,344 miles

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

Steering system fouling N/s lower ball joint securing bolt is fouling the hub casting on a full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

The n/s front wheel appears to have the incorrect camber angle

Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in Tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2015 155,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in Tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2015 145,620 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 134,091 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 134,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,106 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 86,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,573 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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PG03 YBM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PG03 YBM, 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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PG03 YBM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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