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WD03 YFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 YFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,045 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 12 Apr 2016 107,597 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Emissions Not Done Due To Exhaust Blowing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,261 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

nearside front wiper rubber end small split

slight exhaust blow rear box

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 23 Jul 2012 87,261 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

areas of exhaust system rusting

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

nearside front wiper rubber end small split

slight exhaust blow rear box

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,326 miles

bit of movement offside front suspension anti roll bar D bush

nearside front lower suspesnion arm rear bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside rear tyre tread 2mm(1.6mmraised tread area)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,326 miles

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

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

bit of movement offside front suspension anti roll bar D bush

nearside front lower suspesnion arm rear bush starting to split

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside rear tyre tread 2mm(1.6mmraised tread area)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

small stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

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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WD03 YFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WD03 YFC, 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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WD03 YFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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