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PL03 CYX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,508 mi
Last recorded55,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 55,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,897 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,066 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,921 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,370 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,081 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,105 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2007 15,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,981 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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PL03 CYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PL03 CYX, 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 PL03 CYX registered?

PL03 CYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PL03 CYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 CYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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