MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated, but pads are in good condition
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated, but pads are in good condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside wiper too big
Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside wiper too big
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 YMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?
VU03 YMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2003.
Is VU03 YMX safe to buy?
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