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YL03 NOU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,625 mi
Last recorded139,625 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 139,625 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 121,607 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 110,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 68,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,180 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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YL03 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL03 NOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL03 NOU?

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What year was YL03 NOU registered?

YL03 NOU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is YL03 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 NOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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