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YK03 BPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,512 mi
Last recorded180,512 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 180,512 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored.

Panel damage to O.S and the front of vehicle.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 179,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing Lense missing. (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing Lense missing. (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored.

Panel damage to O.S and the front of vehicle.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 157,026 miles

Misting of oil on engine.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Panel damage to O.S and front end of vehicle.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 157,026 miles

Misting of oil on engine.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Panel damage to O.S and front end of vehicle.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 136,770 miles

Heavy panel damage to O.S.

Slight play in O.S inner steering rack joint.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in O.S track rod.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 117,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in O.S track rod.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 96,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 42,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,302 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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YK03 BPX 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 YK03 BPX, 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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YK03 BPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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