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YM52 TYV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

288,470 mi
Last recorded288,470 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 TYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 288,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 280,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 264,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 248,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 233,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 217,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 202,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 188,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 173,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 157,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,182 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 119,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 101,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 49,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,350 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,776 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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YM52 TYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YM52 TYV, 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 YM52 TYV registered?

YM52 TYV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is YM52 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 TYV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM52 TYV have outstanding finance?

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