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Y10 FAF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,459 mi
Last recorded191,459 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY10 FAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 191,459 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to NSF inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 191,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to NSF inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 177,088 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 177,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 169,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 169,418 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 162,410 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 162,409 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 156,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,665 miles

front discs lipped

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,931 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres getting low on tread

EML light on

Exhaust mounting broken but stil secure

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,500 miles

Engine check light ON

Front brake discs worn/ corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,625 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,625 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,974 miles

All discs slight corrosion

N/s/r tyre outter edge worn more than centre

N/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,286 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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Y10 FAF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y10 FAF, 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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Y10 FAF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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