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YJ03 KXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,907 mi
Last recorded199,907 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 199,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 179,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 169,574 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 169,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2010 156,157 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2010 156,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 147,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 147,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 136,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 119,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 101,962 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 KXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KXM, 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 YJ03 KXM registered?

YJ03 KXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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