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SN03 YSB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

277,686 mi
Last recorded277,686 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 YSB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 277,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 253,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 253,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 219,006 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 218,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 182,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 148,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 148,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight wear in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2010 148,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight wear in steering rack both sides

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,632 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 111,733 miles

Both rear discs are showing signs of heavy wear and corrosion.

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 14 May 2008 94,081 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 70,835 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 47,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 47,664 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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SN03 YSB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN03 YSB, 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 SN03 YSB registered?

SN03 YSB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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