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YB03 KFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 113,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,509 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 95,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,331 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front seatbelt has fluffing on the webbing

offside tyre is bald on the innerside

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,189 miles

offside front belt has fluffing to the webbing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken but still fully suports the center exhaust pipe

front wiper blades show signs of wear

Fail 5 Jul 2010 49,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center exhaust mounting broken but still fully suports the center exhaust pipe

front wiper blades show signs of wear

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

offside front door mirror glass cracked not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,350 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low in tread [2/3mm] ,anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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