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YJ03 KWZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,909 mi
Last recorded178,909 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 178,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 175,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 169,488 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 163,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 158,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 151,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear bump stops deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 125,221 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both rear bump stops deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 6 Jan 2012 112,359 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue smoke from exhaust on fast idle

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,481 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

blue smoke from exhaust on fast idle

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,187 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges(3mm)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,187 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both front tyres low on inner edges(3mm)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,237 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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YJ03 KWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ03 KWZ, 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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YJ03 KWZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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