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PG03 YCS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,623 mi
Last recorded236,623 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 236,623 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 236,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 230,257 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 224,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 224,825 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 217,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 202,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 185,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 171,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 154,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 139,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,512 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 121,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,019 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,965 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 59,333 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 YCS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

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

Is PG03 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 YCS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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