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YK03 BUP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,963 mi
Last recorded155,963 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,782 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 137,727 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 128,256 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,227 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 97,904 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 97,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,616 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,511 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 BUP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

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

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