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YJ03 LBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,333 mi
Last recorded119,333 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 119,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 119,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,626 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

wiper blade splitting

Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,626 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,349 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,824 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,096 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,656 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 LBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

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

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