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YB03 KPE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,360 mi
Last recorded187,360 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 KPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 187,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 174,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 126,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,010 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,442 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 58,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,506 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,534 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 KPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

YB03 KPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2003.

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