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S1 VYG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,583 mi
Last recorded143,583 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 VYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 143,579 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Fuses, relays & light switch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 142,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 139,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 131,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 123,332 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,890 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 95,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,050 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,592 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,497 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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S1 VYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S1 VYG, 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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S1 VYG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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