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YB03 GVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 GVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,055 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,478 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 98,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld after cat corroded to excess and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres age cracking

both rear coil springs poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner and outer surface area corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld after cat corroded to excess and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres age cracking

both rear coil springs poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust deteriorated slighty

front discs corroded slightly

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

wipers getting worn

Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,902 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,025 miles

All tyres are slightly cracking.

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,825 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,509 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,042 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,284 miles

rear number plate is starting to show water damage

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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YB03 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB03 GVT, 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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YB03 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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