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YN03 FBY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 240,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 240,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 222,561 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 222,561 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 205,257 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 205,257 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 189,064 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 189,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 173,056 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 173,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 158,330 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 158,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2014 144,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 144,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,328 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windows tinted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,194 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,513 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,546 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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YN03 FBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN03 FBY, 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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YN03 FBY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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