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PG03 YEK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

321,455 mi
Last recorded321,455 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 321,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 321,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

slight blow from the exhaust

Fail 9 Aug 2012 305,000 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing

play in the front o/s link bar

wishbone bushs splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2012 305,000 miles

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

exhaust blowing

play in the front o/s link bar

wishbone bushs splitting

Pass 10 Feb 2012 288,082 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 288,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in the front o/s and n/s d links

Pass 8 Aug 2011 270,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 252,032 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 252,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 237,276 miles

flexibrake hoses cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2010 237,276 miles

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

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

flexibrake hoses cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2010 220,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 206,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake pads slightly wearing thin

handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

Fail 10 Aug 2009 206,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pads slightly wearing thin

handbrake lever travel slightly excessive

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 YEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

PG03 YEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is PG03 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 YEK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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