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YJ03 URC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,682 mi
Last recorded127,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 URC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 127,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 114,166 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 114,164 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 3 May 2016 100,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust middle mount

Fail 3 May 2016 100,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine mangment light on

exhaust middle mount

misfire, engine running lumpy

Pass 6 May 2015 91,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 91,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine managment light on

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,116 miles

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

condition of exhaust

slight cracking to n/s front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

condition of exhaust

slight cracking to n/s front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,202 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,177 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,012 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 22,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,903 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,903 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 16,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,638 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 URC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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