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YJ03 LBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 LBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 112,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 112,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 81,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 67,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

5 bulbs out on high level brake light

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,011 miles

rear number plate dirty

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,368 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,002 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,002 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,168 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 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

YJ03 LBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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