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YK03 BUF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 100,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 100,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 93,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 93,070 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 93,070 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 89,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 86,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,691 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 15 May 2012 78,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 73,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight out of balance on near side front brakes

Pass 25 May 2010 66,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 60,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,446 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 45,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,727 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 BUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK03 BUF, 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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What year was YK03 BUF registered?

YK03 BUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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