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VU03 YMK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 145,923 miles

Emissions limit plate defaced

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 141,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 141,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake only just met required effort neither side locked... 17%

Fail 28 Aug 2019 139,597 miles

Emissions not tested Created too much smoke and engine sounded rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake only just met required effort neither side locked... 17%

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 138,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 135,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes have slightly restricted free movement

Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front locating tag broken off of shock absorber

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,348 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front locating tag broken off of shock absorber

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,584 miles

ns washer jets slightly blocked

turbo hose clip missaligned

Fail 13 Aug 2014 124,577 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

ns washer jets slightly blocked

turbo hose clip missaligned

Pass 31 Jul 2013 119,686 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 119,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2011 107,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wiper blade not clearing screen effictively

Fail 19 Aug 2010 100,615 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wiper blade not clearing screen effictively

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,945 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 90,945 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 64,542 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,715 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 YMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU03 YMK, 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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VU03 YMK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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