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YJ03 USZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,093 mi
Last recorded139,093 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 USZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,093 miles

Centre exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear Both rear tyres are worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 138,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear Both rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,502 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 128,502 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 103,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,272 miles

All four brake discs are in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,272 miles

All four brake discs are in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,254 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,944 miles

offside wiper torn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,459 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 USZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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