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YJ03 UPC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,679 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,432 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SILENCER (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,255 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,448 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,066 miles

rear springs noted rusty

f/n/s shock weeping

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

possible fuel leak from fuel cooler (under drivers seat)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

f/n/s shock weeping

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

possible fuel leak from fuel cooler (under drivers seat)

rear springs noted rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s shock weeping

front discs badly worn esp n/s inner (area reduced)

front tyres worn to 3.5 mm

fuel possible weeping from cooler mounted under drivers seat

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,676 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn and n/s poor at inner edge

underside rusty in places esp fuel tank strap

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,086 miles

both front brake discs noted worn and corroded on the inner edge

exhaust noted very rusty

f/n/s shock noted slightly damp

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

obstruction removed before the mot

Fail 9 Apr 2008 32,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

f/o/s tyre and r/o/s tyres low on tread and badly worn on inner edges.

front discs badly worn and o/s pads very low!

front under tray and gearbox sump pan damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

f/o/s tyre and r/o/s tyres low on tread and badly worn on inner edges.

front discs badly worn and o/s pads very low!

front under tray and gearbox sump pan damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,546 miles

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

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 UPC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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