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SA03 YTG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,721 mi
Last recorded194,721 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YTG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 194,721 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 175,855 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 175,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 156,793 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 139,451 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 119,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2011 119,575 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,393 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,758 miles

An amount of free-play felt on steering rack track rod inner balljoints but not excessive

Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,758 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

An amount of free-play felt on steering rack track rod inner balljoints but not excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,395 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YTG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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