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YK03 GLM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,026 mi
Last recorded192,026 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 192,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.97mm / tyre cutting off on its inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken.

Slight brake bind to both rear wheel when turned by hand.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 185,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front sill rusting under sealer

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

multi pal chips in windscreen none in drivers view

rear wiper split

Fail 11 May 2017 185,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front sill rusting under sealer

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

multi pal chips in windscreen none in drivers view

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2016 177,968 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on it's inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 177,968 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on it's inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 165,271 miles

multiple chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2014 153,268 miles

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

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

all tyres advance wear

Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,875 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 142,805 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 127,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,760 miles

exhaust center mounting broken

n/s/o/s front to rear brake pipes appear to be swelling up under plastic coating

n/s/o/s/r tyres worn to limits 205/55R16w

Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,507 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,158 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,276 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,854 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 GLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GLM, 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 GLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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