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SA03 YRV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,062 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 Jun 2013 57,623 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 53,943 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,017 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,965 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,167 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 YRV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

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