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YJ03 UPH

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,053 mi
Last recorded139,053 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 May 2009 139,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 125,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,832 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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YJ03 UPH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 UPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ03 UPH registered?

YJ03 UPH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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