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VU03 YMG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

184,362 mi
Last recorded184,362 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 184,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes starting to corroded

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2017 179,469 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 6 May 2016 175,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 172,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 168,546 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 162,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 156,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 155,327 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 134,004 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 134,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 116,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 97,956 miles

Offside 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 17 May 2006 79,429 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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VU03 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU03 YMG, 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 VU03 YMG registered?

VU03 YMG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 YMG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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