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SA03 YMH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

200,412 mi
Last recorded200,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 200,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 181,439 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight notchy noise felt at steering wheel during freeplay

Pass 6 Sep 2021 179,930 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 179,929 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 167,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 158,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 152,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 152,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,795 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,795 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 138,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,564 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 93,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,270 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 86,119 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 86,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The o/s/f wheel rim is dented

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,426 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 YMH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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