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PG03 YBV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,020 miles

e.m.l illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,019 miles

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

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

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

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,503 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

engine warning light on

o/s wiperblade splitting

rear shockabsorbers outer sleaves detatched

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,976 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Right front indicator lamp has cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,558 miles

ECU light on

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust and center mounting rusting/poor

offside wiper poor

Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,558 miles

ECU light on

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust and center mounting rusting/poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 63,735 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,295 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 YBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PG03 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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