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YJ03 KZZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,977 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 139,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 107,137 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved

Fail 31 Jan 2011 107,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly grooved

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,532 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 84,532 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 84,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in rear bumpstops

Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in rear bumpstops

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,876 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,971 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 KZZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YJ03 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

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

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