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PG03 YCF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,372 mi
Last recorded214,372 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 214,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 214,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 206,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 199,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 190,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 190,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,710 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 134,801 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 130,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,204 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,740 miles

all tyre tread depths down to 3mm(legal limits are 1.6mm)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,437 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 YCF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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