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SA03 YLU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,703 mi
Last recorded112,703 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,634 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,634 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,549 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

rear wiper split

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,549 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

rear wiper split

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,024 miles

engine under cover loose hanging low n/s

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,842 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,553 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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SA03 YLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA03 YLU, 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 SA03 YLU registered?

SA03 YLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SA03 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 YLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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