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SA03 YLH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

170,202 mi
Last recorded170,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 170,202 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cill pannel showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 27 Jun 2016 170,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill damaged and holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill damaged (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 169,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 152,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle box exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 152,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

middle box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 145,474 miles

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

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

middle box exshaust outer cover corodded but not blowing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 145,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

middle box exshaust outer cover corodded but not blowing

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 15 May 2013 135,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 124,556 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 124,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 118,896 miles

Slight wear all brake discs, front antiroll bar bushes & nearside steering arm. Power steering pipes corroded & loom for pressure switch broken.

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

Fail 17 May 2011 118,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Slight wear all brake discs, front antiroll bar bushes & nearside steering arm. Power steering pipes corroded & loom for pressure switch broken.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,253 miles

Slight wear front/rear brake discs, front antiroll bar & Nearside steering arm inner joint.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 102,511 miles

Slight wear front & rear brake discs, nearside front front suspension antiroll bar bush & nearside steering arm.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 102,459 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wear front & rear brake discs, nearside front front suspension antiroll bar bush & nearside steering arm.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 96,654 miles

Nearside rear tyre ON legal minimum, remaining tyres nearing legal minimum. Slight wear nearside steering arm & nearside front antiroll bar bush.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 96,654 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre ON legal minimum, remaining tyres nearing legal minimum. Slight wear nearside steering arm & nearside front antiroll bar bush.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 87,513 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 87,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SA03 YLH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SA03 YLH, 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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SA03 YLH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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