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YB03 KGA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 139,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,545 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,075 miles

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

emissions erratic

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,839 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 112,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,230 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 97,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,163 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 13 Jun 2006 41,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KGA, 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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What year was YB03 KGA registered?

YB03 KGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 KGA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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