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YE03 VAD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,454 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,594 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,052 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,848 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,490 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 VAD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAD, 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 YE03 VAD registered?

YE03 VAD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YE03 VAD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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