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PY03 OFH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,783 mi
Last recorded162,783 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 OFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 157,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 149,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 119,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 119,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 96,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 85,040 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,856 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,775 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,541 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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PY03 OFH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY03 OFH, 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 PY03 OFH registered?

PY03 OFH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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