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YF03 AJG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,050 mi
Last recorded198,050 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 198,050 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 198,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 186,732 miles

rear discs are corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 186,339 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear discs are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 172,699 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 153,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 153,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 137,589 miles

n/s front rack end slight play

both rear brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 120,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,696 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 89,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f headlamp aim adjuster not opporating

Pass 21 Jul 2007 66,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,267 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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YF03 AJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF03 AJG, 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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YF03 AJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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