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YB03 KGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,983 mi
Last recorded167,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 167,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 167,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 163,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak Slight ()

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 163,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak Slight ()

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 157,221 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers ad undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Underside wet when tested

Fail 17 Jan 2017 157,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers ad undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Underside wet when tested

Pass 20 Jan 2016 151,499 miles

rear bump stops split

Pass 21 Jan 2015 142,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 142,353 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 131,077 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 131,077 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in n/s /f ball joint

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,968 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 106,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 106,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,927 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,015 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 KGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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