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SA03 YMS

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,982 mi
Last recorded227,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 227,982 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in black sh.. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 219,146 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 209,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compared to n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 195,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 180,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 165,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 151,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,157 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 121,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

turbo pipe insecure o/s/f inner wing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 121,943 miles

turbo pipe insecure o/s/f inner wing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 66,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 58,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,187 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YMS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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