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RX03 YSY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,552 mi
Last recorded163,552 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 163,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 163,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,033 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 142,184 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 136,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 116,749 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 106,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,239 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 98,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,057 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 56,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 56,613 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,839 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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RX03 YSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RX03 YSY, 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 RX03 YSY registered?

RX03 YSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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