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PG03 YBP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,924 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,922 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 100,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,689 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offide rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,201 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 YBP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PG03 YBP, 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 PG03 YBP registered?

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

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