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YE03 VBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,802 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked but not emitting white light

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,095 miles

offside and nearside front seatbelts slow on retraction

Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,136 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 VBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE03 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

YE03 VBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is YE03 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 VBF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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