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YB03 KFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

308,180 mi
Last recorded308,180 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 308,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 297,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 297,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 286,808 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 286,808 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 275,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 265,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 253,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 253,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 247,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 247,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 240,355 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 240,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 214,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 169,804 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 169,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 123,085 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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YB03 KFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YB03 KFT, 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 KFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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