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YE03 UZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,589 mi
Last recorded156,589 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 UZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 156,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 156,555 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 149,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,974 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside rear and offside rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake mechanism return spring is missing.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside font. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside rear and offside rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper parking brake mechanism return spring is missing.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside font. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 140,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 140,466 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported electrical component insecure front of engine (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 134,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,892 miles

NS inner CV boot disconnected on small end

NSF tyre cracking on outer tread

OSF drop link rubbers split

OSR brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Slight play in OS rack

Fail 20 Jun 2014 128,883 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NS inner CV boot disconnected on small end

NSF tyre cracking on outer tread

OSF drop link rubbers split

OSF tyre on minimum tread

OSR brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Slight play in OS rack

Pass 21 Jun 2013 122,052 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2013 122,026 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jun 2012 114,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 114,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 193,970 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slight wear/corrosion

offside front seat belt difficult to fasten

Fail 21 Jun 2011 103,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slight wear/corrosion

offside front seat belt difficult to fasten

Fail 31 May 2010 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 95,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,193 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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YE03 UZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YE03 UZR, 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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YE03 UZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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